3 Tennis Drills to Hit a Better Volley

The volley is key to a transitional net game, and, sometimes, you have to be more offensive to win the match. Believe it or not, being unpredictable and having quick reflexes comes with practice. With IMG Academy’s How-To Become a Better Tennis Player drills video, IMG Academy tennis coach, Eric Eichelbaum, will help you take advantage of gameplay near the net. 

In this video, you will be introduced to three tennis drills to hit better volleys. Watch how student-athletes perform each exercise with keen attention to their grip, foundation and base, and finesse. The focus is on three drills: 

• Touch Volley
• 3-Ball Drill
• 1-on-1 Drill

Becoming a better tennis player and hitting better volleys starts with the proper training. The Touch Volley drill teaches you how to set yourself up to absorb the power of the opponent and create momentum to transfer into the shot. The 3-Ball Drill forces you to create backspin to keep the ball low and stay focused, so you can learn how to close points at the net. Finally, playing 1-on-1 is a drill you can use at any time to simply improve your volley game.  

Ready to take your opponent by surprise and score net points? Press play below to get started!
 

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