Want a better Net Game than, change this!

In this video, you're going to learn how to improve your net game by making one simple change that's going to make you faster and more solid when you're at the net. Make sure you do the drills so that make your new volley technique stick.

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[Zio-]

I love how your first tip immediately contradicts another tennis youtube channel's volley advice, and your advices makes a ton more sense and comfort on our body.

[dymiyasa]

This is absolutely true. I'm a serve and volley player and always used to offer this as advice to my friends who were struggling at the net.

[mindphaser]

Watched this video yesterday and applied these concepts in a clinic I attended this evening. Instant improvement at the net. Thank you so much!

[plikkkk]

There’s literally an instructional video featuring the Bryan brothers that says not to do this unless you’re at a 3.5 level or below. Also: Fed didn’t focus on doubles. I actually USED to use this ready position, and was always late on reaction volleys to my forehand side.

[swalterstennis]

I LOVE this video and ready position tip. I have always taught players to keep the arms off the body but when I study MCENROE, FEDERER and the BRYAN BROTHERS, they have their arms tight to their body and in a backhand ready position. Great Base Tennis has all their players keep the racket EXACTLY I’m the middle, which seems rational to the casual player but it’s not. Like you said, more than half the volley will be backhands. You move faster when your arms are closer to your torso too.

[jkn]

Wow...after watching tennis videos for 10 years...yours is the first to say forget the "old school" ready position....start with the racket in a slightly backhand position. It is especially helpful for balls that are hit right at you...you don't have time to decide if you should turn the racket to the right or to the left. But with the racket in a slight backhand position... simply slide the racket across your body. I have also found that if the incoming ball is slow and low (below your waste) then left the racket upward as you slice across the ball. This gives the ball some topspin and helps keep it from going into the net.
Bravo Kevin!

[lkhoward]

been playing for more than sixty years, and still love taking charge at the net. yours is the best volley tip I've gotten since I was introduced to the "chop volley." hope to see more of your vids in the future. thanks much.

[endoshun]

Wow, this is advice I needed, thanks Kevin. Since I wasn't turning my shoulders during my volley, I felt like I would have to bend my wrist back on the forehand side, and it has led to weak volleys. With the shoulder turn, I can see how the volley has more stabilty with the forehand wrist. I guess I was doing that because I kept hearing people saying to hit the volley in front of your body. So maybe I was hitting too far in front. And keeping the elbows bent and close to the body makes a lot of sense.

[naokisonoda-hq]

Great video! I’ve been playing for many years with decent success and comfort at net. This takes it to the next level. Thank you!

[joshrunyan]

This has changed the net game for me, thank you so much!

[NamesAreRandom]

Interesting, will try it out. I can see this makes for a more natural backhand, but I can also see it makes it harder to attack with the forehand and sometimes in doubles my forehand volley is the shot that is winning point after point so not keen on compromising that. Perhaps you should only use this when you are on the defensive?

[eddiegoodman]

Underrated channel. should have way more subs! All videos are focused and clear. Thanks!

[stpetetennispro]

Preach it!!! I loathe it when I hear instructors say “hold your racquet up and out in front”. So unnatural. This natural position is so much better and efficient. Great video, Kev.

[ScottBehson]

This is a really good tip. It’s also how people and platform tennis play.

[guillaume_]

Discovered your channel recently. Man, I love your vids. Super clear, makes a ton of sense and I'm putting it in application with great results. Awesome! ❤️

[davidg.]

Really like holding the racquet across the body. Also I love the free body protection. Great for someone who closes their eyes when balls get too close to the face.

[binglee]

Great instructions! I go checked Federer’s volley video he holds his racket exactly as you describes.

[MarkvanVaals]

Great advice. I would like to add that if you or your students still feel "stiff" or "slow" you can try to keep your elbows away from your body a bit more. Having them close to your body can cause you to "lock up" the shoulder and upper arm. I find this tip helps to stay active and smooth out the motion, if that's needed.

[GinoFerreri]

I think it's a matter of preference really. you can have your racket right in the middle (@ neutral point) or SLIGHTLY to your left but not far to your left. That'd be a problem to react when the ball comes over to your right side and you won't have that fraction of second to volley it back. I personally like to have my racket almost in the middle when I am at the net and yes, I am a serve and volley kind of player. I love to attack at the net.

[ciejaygear]

Sold. Makes sense to me. I will change to this. Thanks