Back to Basics: The Volley

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of the volley in tennis and the skills needed to master it.

This episode is a deep dive into the volley, a shot Steve and Dave argue is quietly disappearing from the game. They break down grips, ready position, swing path, and the drills needed to build real net instincts, making the case that if players don't learn to volley early, they simply never will. The conversation weaves through grips, stage development, situational training, and the mental barriers that keep players glued to the baseline, with plenty of references to the pros who got it righ...

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Guest: Dave

Topics covered

• volley
• tennis techniques
• grips
• training drills
• mental barriers
• player development

Keywords

• volley
• tennis
• grips
• swing path
• net instincts
• training drills
• baseline

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