Volley Technique Practice
Improve your technique for striking volleys cleanly and powerfully.
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Strike a moving ball out of the air cleanly, on target, with controlled power.
Goal or wall, 5-10 balls, partner to serve, 12-18 yards out.
- Have a partner toss or chip balls to you at various heights
- Strike the ball out of the air before it bounces
- Keep your knee over the ball and ankle locked
- Aim for the goal or a target on the wall
- Practice with both feet and from different angles
- Eyes locked on the ball through contact
- Knee over the ball, ankle locked
- Clean laces contact, ball stays low
- Balanced landing facing the target
- Eyes off the ball as it drops
- Leaning back — ball flies over
- Toe-poking instead of the laces
- Off-balance landing — no follow-through
Foundation
Side-foot volley from a self-toss, 6 of 10 on target.
Form
Laces volley from a partner toss, 5 of 10 on target.
Tempo
Volley from a chipped serve at chest height, 5 of 10 on target.
Pressure
Half-volley off a bouncing ball, 5 of 10 on target.
Match Rhythm
First-time finish from a moving cross, 4 of 10 on target.
Mastery
Weak-foot volley from a partner serve, 3 of 10 on target.
Shot Placement
Ability to hit target zones (corners, low, mid-height)
Power Generation
Proper technique to generate appropriate power
Technique & Form
Body shape, plant foot, striking surface, follow through
Composure
Calm under pressure, takes time to set up shot
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