Serve and Volley tips?

[TennsDog]

Recently I have simply astounded myself with my new volleying skills. Previously, I have been all baseline. I would only come to net to get a drop shot and still sometimes retreat. One day, I randomly started volleying and winning. I want to S/V, and I have tried before for a change, but I have never been able to do it. One of two (or 3) things happens: 1- I miss my serve so all is lost. 2 - I cannot handle first volley and either net it, sail it, etc. (3 is I win point on serve, lol) I don't know what I should be doing differently to be successful when s/v. I really want to learn how, it just never works out. Does anyone have any suggestions for improving s/v??

 

[Stitch626]

Try this article out. http://www.tennisserver.com/turbo/turbo_99_09.html
It mentions tips on serving and volleying and what type of serves are good and positioning.

 

[predrag]

Does anyone have any suggestions for improving s/v??

Use same grip for all of your volleys.

You really have to watch the ball.

Hit your volley in front of your front hip.

Regards, Predrag

 

[bsandy]

Stitch . . . Yes, you can lose a match, if you don't lose your serve . . .

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/2001/us_open/news/2001/09/05/usopen_wednesday_ap/

. . . Bud

 

[kevhen]

Not if you don't lose any service points in the tiebreaks! So just hold serve, it's as easy as that.