The Backhand Volley
The backhand volley is a defensive and reactive shot, often used to neutralize aggressive approaches. The compact continental grip allows quick transition from forehand to backhand volleys. The key is a short punch with the dominant hand guiding the racquet face, with body shoulder turn providing power rather than arm swing.
Related Concepts
- The Volley — Compact Net Play
- The Forehand Volley
- Net Rush Tactics
- The Split Step
Source inspiration: tennisplayer.net teaching library (John Yandell, 2002-2022) — not verbatim, this is original synthesis