Backhand Volley: Slice Rotation & Slingshot Technique

Key Points

• Left hand on the throat of the racket with the elbow up and in front
• The “slingshot effect” is where the left hand is held on the racket right up until you step and then let go
• Hold the finish as much as possible after contact
• By opening the racket face, you create a slice rotation on the ball - pros use the slice rotation to control and disguise the ball
• “Punching” the volley helps create power - The step and the punch should coordinate together as 1 unit
• Practice volleys with 1 hand behind the back to build strength