Last time we talked about moving to the net when the ball is in front of you. Why do we want to get to the net? To put away the volley!
The key to the volley is making the stroke compact.
keep your racket up and in a ready position
(this is the most important step)
split step as your opponent hits the ball
step diagonally forward in the direction of the incoming ball with the opposite foot (example..ball is coming toward your left side, step that way with your right foot)
bring the racket up and punch the ball by using a short forward swing with no back swing. Let you body's forward momentum provide the power
volley the ball away (choices-between opponents, at net man's feet, or angled away from both opponents)
The video below contains more helpful tips on successful volleys.
