BODY BLOW: Defending the net

Jul 18, 2016
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BODY BLOW: Defending the net

Use the pace and direction of the shot to block back a volley.

Published Jul 18, 2016

When you’re at the net and the ball is coming at you with a lot of pace, many players try to change direction. But what you want to do is send the ball back in the same direction it came from. You’ll want to use a backhand volley since it’s the most natural position for a defensive volley, and block the ball using the pace coming at you.