Tennis
No-Backswing Wall Volley Drill
Remove the backswing and punch the volley instead
6 min
3 sets of 20
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward remove the backswing and punch the volley instead.
Instructions
- 1Stand a few feet from a wall holding the racquet at the ready position.
- 2Volley continuously, keeping the racquet head no farther back than the shoulder.
- 3Punch forward into contact rather than swinging through it.
What to focus on
A short, compact punch with almost no backswing.
Recommended reps
3 sets of 20
Common mistake
Taking a full groundstroke-length backswing on the volley.