The Approach Shot
The approach shot sets up the net rush. It should be deep, well-placed, and have enough pace or spin to force a weak reply. Common approach patterns: deep crosscourt slice, deep body shot, or short angle. The shot quality is less important than the result: a reply you can volley.
Related Concepts
- Net Rush Tactics
- The Volley — Compact Net Play
- Tactical Patterns in Tennis
- Percentage Tennis
Source inspiration: tennisplayer.net teaching library (John Yandell, 2002-2022) — not verbatim, this is original synthesis