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 There are many styles and types of stroke one can choose from to hit a forehand volley but, none will work if you don’t understand the following common fundamentals needed regardless of your style of play in order to hit a solid forehand volley. You must understand how to lay your wrist back, the concept of the two step volley,the distance between you and the ball at contact allowing while hitting the ball with a high to low swing path.

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 THE READY POSITION

Your ready position is achieved by placing your non-hitting hand on the throat of the racquet, while  gripping the racquet with a continental grip.  

At this point, your arms should be slightly bent in front of your body, and above your waist.  Make sure to keep your knees bent, ready to break into your split step, as your opponent makes contact with the ball.

 SHOULDER TURN & LATERAL SHIFT

Begin your stroke with a slight shoulder turn, keeping your hitting arm bent with your elbow close to your body.  Set your racquet head at a level just above the flight of the incoming ball. Your non-hitting hand stays on the racquet during the beginning of your shoulder turn, and remains bent and in front of your body. Shift your weight to your outside leg ready to spring forward into your volley. Stepping with your outside leg towards the ball will significantly reduce off balance volleys caused by lunging at the ball.