Use Crosscourt Passing Shots on Key Points
It will always be much harder to defend against a firm crosscourt volley than against a down the line volley. Therefore,...
Make the Opponent Play When Defending Against an Overhead
Whenever you are able to push the opponent back with a good lob, make sure you keep the ball in play after the opponent...
The Best Way to Hit a Passing Shot is not to Hit One
Trying to pass the opponent at the net is not easy. It requires speed and precision. Most of the points won against a pl...
Catch the Ball Early To Hit a Better Passing Shot
To hit an effective passing shot, you need to take time away from the opponent by hitting the ball close to where it bou...
Hit the Passing Shot and move Diagonally into the Court
Catching he ball early to hit a passing shot will take way time from the opponent. Make sure that you move into the cour...
When it comes to Passing Shots, Keeping the Ball Low is more Important than Hitting Hard
Keeping the ball low on a passing shot assures that the opponent will not be able to hurt you even if he can reach the b...
Do not Let the Opponent Get too Close to the Net – Use the Lob
If you allow the opponent to play close to the net it will be very hard to pass/him or her. Getting close to the net is...
Hit a High Defensive Lob if the Opponent Forces you with His/Her Approach Shot
When stretched and out of balance, the odds of hitting an effective passing shot are slim. In these situations a nice hi...
Focus on Staying Relaxed and Watching the Ball at Contact to Hit Better Passing Shots
When the opponent attacks the net it is very easy to feel pressured and react accordingly. Tensing up and lifting the he...
When the Opponent attacks the Net and you are out of Balance Consider a Soft Shot to the Opponent’s Feet
It is very easy to miss the passing shot when the opponent forces you with his/her approach shot. In those cases a high...