Net Game
The net game plays a very important role in tennis. Although the singles game has changed dramatically in the last 30 year from a net-oriented game to a baseline-oriented game, volleys and overheads still remain one of the main tools used by singles players to finish points and the percentage of points won when charging the net is quite high and very significant.
In addition, the story is quite different in doubles. Although there has been the same shift to more groundstrokes during a doubles match, the net game still prevails and the all good doubles players are effective volleyers.
Whether you are a singles player or a doubles player, feeling comfortable around the net will only make you better. In this section you will find everything you need to help your players accomplish this.
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- Agility ()
- Approach shot ()
- Approach Shot Tactic ()
- Backhand ()
- Backhand Volley ()
- Complex Training ()
- Coordination ()
- Drills ()
- Endurance ()
- Feeding by the Coach ()
- Flexibility ()
- Forehand ()
- Forehand Volley ()
- General Tactic ()
- Green Ball Stage ()
- Groundstroke Introduction ()
- Groundstrokes ()
- Half Volley ()
- Instruction ()
- Live Ball Drill ()
- Lob ()
- Mini Tennis ()
- Net Game Tactic ()
- Off Court Warm up ()
- One-handed Backhand ()
- Orange Ball Stage ()
- Organization ()
- Overhead ()
- Passing Tactic ()
- Power ()
- Rallying Tactic ()
- Red Ball Stage ()
- Regeneration ()
- Return ()
- Return Tactic ()
- Returning Team Tactic ()
- Serve ()
- Serve Tactic ()
- Serving Team Tactic ()
- Slice ()
- Sliding ()
- Speed ()
- Strength ()
- Stretching ()
- Tactic ()
- Technique ()
- Topspin Volley ()
- Toss ()
- Two-handed Backhand ()
- Volleys ()
- Warming up Strokes ()
- Wrist ()
Half Volley – Volley Mini Tennis
Drills, Half Volley, Live Ball Drill, VolleysPlayers play with a coach on one service box alternating one half volley and one volley.This post is only available to members.
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Methodological Tools for the Net Game – Setting the Ball Up to Volley
Drills, VolleysA good volley requires stepping towards the ball at the right moment. In this drill we can see the girls working not only on their footwork but also on their contact point and ball control. The girls bump the ball up, and then hit it ove...
Volley – Think Catch for Great Volleys
Instruction, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo The key to great volleying is to change your mentality. At the net you need to think about catching the ball – not hitting the ball. Set...
Half Court Points from Offense to Defense
Approach shot, Drills, Live Ball Drill, Overhead, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo Players play on half the singles court down the line. The rally starts with a deep feed from the coach to one of the players into the pl...
Mixed Overheads
Drills, OverheadCan the players decide what sort of overhead to hit? No! The coach should instruct them. After the feed, the coach should shout “bounce” (the command for hitting an overhead after the ball bounces) or “air” for direct overheads o...
Stroke Training: Volleys with a Change of Direction
Drills, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo The players take turns hitting two volleys. The coach hits the first ball towards the “T”, or middle of the service line, the second...
Points: Return Crosscourt Approaching the Net
Drills, Live Ball Drill, Overhead, VolleysPlayers play on half the doubles court crosscourt. The server only has one serve. The returner has to approach the net at every return. The returner should start moving forward as the server tosses.This post is only available to members....
Mixed Overheads
Drills, OverheadThe coach mixes lobs in all directions and up and back. The player has to adjust and hit overheads.This post is only available to members.
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Short Overhead with a Jump
Drills, OverheadThe player starts on the T and moves diagonally back towards a cone on command. As the player touches the cone the coach feeds a short lob towards the other side of the court.This post is only available to members.
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Stroke Training: Forehand Approach, First Volley, Finishing Volley
Approach shot, Drills, Forehand VolleyThe player hits three shots:
An approach shot a first volley and a finishing vollley. The coach feeds all shots.This post is only available to members.
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Low Volley Training
Drills, Live Ball Drill, VolleysTwo player stand on the service line, one on each side of the center line. The coach volleys from the other side of the net alternating one volley to each player.This post is only available to members.
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The Advantage of Using a Continental Grip on a Forehand Volley
Forehand Volley, Instruction, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo Players usually learn to volley using their groundstroke forehand grip and for a while it works quite well. However, in order to continu...
Do not Use the Wrist on your Forehand Volley
Forehand Volley, Instruction, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo An effective forehand volley requires a firm wrist. The movement of the racquet head comes from the forearm and shoulder. The wrist will...
Developing a One-Handed Volley for Two-Handed Players
Backhand Volley, Live Ball Drill, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo A one-handed backhand volley is much more effective than a two-handed volley because of the additional reach. Here are some ideas on how...
How to Handle Body-shots at the Net
Instruction, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo When at the net facing a ball that comes straight at you, your best option is to use a backhand volley. Unless you have time to move out...
Hitting Better Wide Forehand Volleys
Forehand Volley, Instruction, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo The normal tendency on wide forehand volleys is to hit the ball in the net. This is because as you stretch your racquet head will natura...
Touching the Net and Hitting Overheads as a Team
Drills, OverheadTwo players are at the net. They alternate touching the net and moving back to hit an overhead. The caoch alternates the feeds.This post is only available to members.
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Running Around to Hit an Overhead Moving Forward
Drills, OverheadThe player starts at the middle of the service line
The player moves diagonally backwards to touch a cone on the coache's commandThis post is only available to members.
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Running Around and Hitting Overheads Inside out
Drills, OverheadThe player starts in the middle of the service line. On command, he runs forward to touch a cone placed on his right side of the court.This post is only available to members.
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Move Through your Volleys
Instruction, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo A short backswing is essential to execute solid volleys. However, keeping the backswing short does limit your power on the volleys. To c...
How to Hit Better Low Volleys
Instruction, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo A common mistake on low volleys is to try to hit up on the ball. Instead, the best way to handle these types of shots is to open the rac...
Keep your Shoulders Level for Better Volleys
Instruction, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo In order to hit a solid volley, you need to be able to swing through the shot. That is, you need to set the racquet behind the incoming ...
Synchronize Legs and Arm Better Volleys
Instruction, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo In order to hit a better volley, use the body momentum. Work on stepping into the shot so that the ball contacts the strings at the same...
Use your Knees to Adjust to the Ball
Instruction, VolleysBy loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo Although it is not possible to hit every volley at chest level, it is still a good goal to pursue. This way of thinking will force you t...
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