The Tennis Volley
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Phase 1 of 5 · Continental, hands up
Volley Ready Position
The volley game is won at the net before the ball even arrives. A high, alert ready position with the continental grip is non-negotiable.
Phase tutorial · how to drill it
Common mistakes
- Eastern forehand grip — backhand volley becomes impossible.
- Racquet head dropped below the wrist or hands.
- Weight on the heels — late on every passing shot.
- Standing tall, knees straight — no first-step explosion.
- Watching the ball instead of the opponent's racquet face.
Technique cues
- Continental grip — same for forehand and backhand volley.
- Racquet held high, head at chest or face level.
- Non-dominant hand cradles the throat for quick prep on either side.
- Weight forward, knees bent, on the balls of the feet.
- Eyes glued to the opponent's racquet — read the contact.
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