Players play with a coach on one service box alternating one half volley and one volley.
One Hand or Two Hands for a Backhand Half Volley?
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo When hitting a backhand half volley, players with a two handed backhand find it easier to hit the shot with two hands, however, just as on regular backhand volleys a player that can hit the shot with one hand will have an advantage, especially …
Half volley Technique
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo Hitting a half volley requires a very short backswing and a low to high swing. Setting the racquet head behind and under the bounce of the ball and hitting up and out will help you control the shot. Drop the racquet head slightly so …
The Half Volley Makes you a Complete Player at the Net
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo A good half volley is an essential shot for any net player. Before you reach an offensive position at the net you will frequently face a low shot around the service line. Sometimes you will be able to volley this shot but many times …
Move Through the Half Volleys
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo Half volleys are transition shots usually hit while moving towards the net. They require a very short backswing and a fluid, compact swing. Therefore it is important to use the body momentum to help control the shot. Players should focus on moving through the …
Tossing to practice half volleys
The coach tosses the balls. Each player hits one half volley. The players hit low to high.
Volleys and Half Volleys in the Short Court Alley
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo One player plays always a controlled forehand volley. The partner will alternate between one backhand half volley … … and one backhand volley. It is important that the players try to alternate the half volley and the volley every time. This will tax their …
Stroke Training: Volley and Half Volley
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo The players alternate between a volley and a half-volley close to the net. To keep the shot frequency high, the player should play a controlled volley back to the coach. In other words, the ball should remain in play. Starting position near the service …