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Inside Out Technical Reference
Volley
Develop compact contact and placement against different incoming balls at the net.
For: Coaches and players studying technical development
Part of the complete Inside Out technical reference.
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Ten principles.
A connected approach.
- Connect the volley to its tactical purpose
- Organise the continental grip and ready racket position
- Prepare compactly within the available time
- Use the incoming ball's pace with controlled contact
- Distinguish forehand and backhand support organisation
- Adjust body and racket position for low volleys
- Adapt to medium and high volley contacts
- Coordinate movement and placement in transition
- Preserve control through the first volley
- Recover and prepare for the opponent's next reply
Put it into practice
A first-volley example connecting preparation, contact height, placement and the next reply.
