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Control volley and dropshot length using extension and body weight.

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - How can I control the length of my volleys and drop shots?
Control shot length by varying racket extension and body weight transfer from a consistent impact point: more extension/weight for deep, less for short, minimal for drop.

What Your Guru Thinks

This is a really valuable discussion about adding variety to your game. The coach explains how you can use different areas of the court with your volleys and drop shots, going beyond just hitting deep. They show you a simple, effective way to control the length of your shots by adjusting your racket extension and body weight. Focusing on this simple adjustment can make your net game much more unpredictable for your opponents.

Tasty Undressed: Volleys and dropshots
Audience: High Intermediate
Skill Level:
65%
Primary Shot: Volley

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skill-high-intermediate shot-volley

Keywords

shot length court strategy volley control drop shot technique body weight extension

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