Forehand volley technique: ready position and rotation
Key takeaway from our Guru
How can I improve the consistency and power of my forehand volley?
Keep your racket at chest height in the ready position to ensure you are prepared in time. Use your shoulder rotation to generate power instead of relying on your wrist, and always aim to contact the ball in front of your body.
What this lesson covers
The forehand volley requires a high ready position with the racket at chest height and the tip pointing up. This starting point allows for quicker preparation and a more consistent point of impact. When the ball arrives at the body, the player must move away to create space rather than adjusting with the hand. If the ball arrives late, the player should focus on a compact movement rather than an aggressive swing to avoid hitting the ball into the back glass.
To generate slice without excessive wrist movement, the racket should be prepared above the ball. The swing follows a path that moves forward rather than strictly high to low to prevent the ball from hitting the net. Power originates from the rotation of the upper body and shoulders, especially when the player has time to let the ball enter their space. During drills, the player practices feeding the ball to themselves while focusing on shifting weight from the back leg to the front leg. This session is for players who struggle with consistency and depth on their forehand volley.
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Original video
Added on Sep 19, 2026
His Volley Was TERRIBLE — Watch What Happened In Just One Lesson | Padel Drive
Description
Steve came to me with a forehand volley that was costing him points every single match, but... we fixed it. In this video you watch a real coaching session from start to finish. We fix the ready position, the racket preparation, how to add lethal slice, and how to play to three different directions. I also show you the exercise I use with every single student to make the volley movement click, and you'll see exactly why it works when you watch Steve's results by the end of the session. The improvement in one hour is something you need to see to believe. If your forehand volley is letting you down, everything we work on in this session applies directly to your game. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 — Intro 0:29 — First exercise 1:01 — The importance of the ready position 1:55 — How to play to the different directions 3:21 — How to train with the Padel Drive method 3:47 — Why you should let the ball come to your side 5:46 — How to add lethal slice to your volleys 7:00 — The simplest exercise to practice your volleys alone 8:18 — Results after the session 8:52 — How to adapt the exercise to a realistic game situation 9:33 — Where to make the ball bounce and why 10:24 — Feedback from the student 🎯 Join the Waiting List! Interested in the Padel Drive Coaching Program? Send me a WhatsApp with the word “Coaching” (+44 7842 106363): https://wa.me/447842106363 🏓 Looking for a padel racket upgrade? Starvie padel rackets are currently up to 50% OFF while stocks last. https://padeldrivers.com/ 🔑 KEY CONCEPTS Padel forehand volley · Padel volley technique · How to improve padel volley · Padel volley tips · Padel volley slice · Padel coaching session · Padel volley drills 📍 Filmed at Rocket Padel Bristol — thanks to the team for letting us use their courts.
Good for
Skill level
Beginner, Intermediate, High Intermediate
Court position
Net
Play style
Offensive
Secondary shot
Slice
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