The One Fix That Instantly Improves Your Backhand Volley Contact

Key Points

• • Use Your Opponent’s Power: Don’t swing big—just redirect the pace already on the ball.
• • Generate Momentum: Let your forward movement through the volley add to your power.
• • Keep the Racket Face Flat: Avoid starting with an open face; keep it square at contact for better control.
• • Don’t Chop: Swinging under or chopping the ball leads to mishits—push through the ball instead.
• • High Elbow Prep on Backhand Volley: Keeps the racket face square and sets up a clean contact path.

• Racket Drops Naturally: On fast incoming shots, the racket head may drop slightly due to impact—not by intention.

• • Adjust Only When Necessary: Open the face slightly only when the ball is below net height.
• • Move Forward for Better Angles: A higher contact point from forward movement increases your chance to finish points.