Pickleball
Forehand-Backhand Volley Transition
Switch smoothly between forehand and backhand volleys without a grip change delay
8 min
6 x 16 alternating feeds
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Partner alternates feeds to forehand and backhand side at the kitchen line.
- 2Use a continental-style grip that needs no adjustment between sides.
- 3Punch volley each ball back deep and low.
- 4Increase feed speed once 90% of volleys land cleanly.
What to focus on
One grip serving both volley sides without re-gripping.
Common mistake
Fumbling a grip change mid-point and mistiming the backhand volley.