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Introduction to the Volley
This video introduces the tennis volley and explains why it is an important shot to master. read more…

Tennis Volley Grip
There is a narrow range of grips you can use when you hit a volley. You want to use a continental grip, or something close to it, when you hit a volley. You don't have as much time to react to the tennis ball when you are at net, so you need a grip that allows you to hit both forehands and backhands. read more…

Step 1: Tennis Forehand Volley Prepare to Hit
This video focuses on the preparation necessary to hit a tennis forehand volley. Among other things, you need to turn your body sideways and get your tennis racket in position to swing forward correctly later in the shot. read more…

Step 2: Tennis Forehand Volley Swing to Contact
This video explains how to swing and hit the tennis ball on your forehand volley. Unlike a forehand groundstroke, the swing on a forehand volley is much shorter. read more…

Step 3: Tennis Forehand Volley Summary
This video summarizes the mechanics necessary to hit a proper tennis forehand volley. read more…

Step 1: Tennis Backhand Volley Prepare to Hit
This video explains the first step of the tennis backhand volley. This step deals mostly with preparing to hit the tennis ball. You need to pivot with your outside foot and get your tennis racket into position. read more…

Step 2: Tennis Backhand Volley Swing to Contact
This video explains the second step of the backhand volley. Having turned your body sideways and gotten your tennis racket in position to hit the ball, you are now ready to swing. Unlike a backhand from the baseline, the swing on a backhand volley is much more compact. read more…

Step 3: Tennis Backhand Volley Summary
This video summarizes the mechanics of the tennis backhand volley. read more…

Tennis Forehand and Backhand Volleys Compared
This video compares the swing directions on a forehand and backhand tennis volley. A backhand volley has more of a downward swing because the mechanics of the shot are similar to a backhand slice groundstroke. read more…