Volley Fundamentals

Learn to Maintain an Athletic Stance, Keep the Paddle in front, and stay low. Focus on Lateral Movement, Avoid Big Backswings, and Open the Paddle face on Low Balls for Effective Volleys.

Key Points

Feet in athletic stance - wider than shoulders
Keep racquet out in front
Bend legs, stay low
Keep eyes close to the paddle - avoid big backswings or big follow throughs
Open up paddle face on low balls to help clear the net
Volleys are all about lateral movement - side to side. You cannot step forward into the kitchen