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Tennis

Step-In Volley Footwork Drill

Move the feet into every volley instead of reaching

7 min
4 sets of 10
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Start each rep a step behind the service line.
  2. 2Split step, then step forward with the opposite foot as the racquet moves to contact.
  3. 3Volley only reps where the front foot lands before or with contact.

What to focus on

Weight moving forward into the shot on every volley.

Common mistake

Standing still and reaching with the arm instead of stepping in.