Volley and keep moving in. Force your opponent to go for broke in order to pass you. The odds of winning the point go up significantly if you move in after your first volley, swinging volley or serve and volley because it will cause your opponent to have to hit their best shot to be able to pass you through a smaller space.
Attack high volleys. Back in the 80s I told Agassi, Courier, and Seles to swing at the high volley. Today it is a major weapon and mainstay on the pro tours. It’s used regularly by Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and many others. How do you hit a swinging volley?
1. Adjust your grip to a weak or even a strong semi western position with the hand behind the handle of the racquet.
2. Prepare early.
3. Extend your non-hitting hand and arm away from your body about shoulder height and towards the ball.
4. Keep your shoulders level and keep your head still.
5. Take a complete but level swing through the ball and towards your non hitting hand.
6. If you haven’t hit an outright winner, move into the net and put away the defensive reply.
Is it better to hit a swinging volley or an overhead? On a windy day, or when looking into a bright sun, against heavy topspin lobs, or if you have shoulder problems, it is usually better to go with the swinging volley rather than an overhead.
Good luck,
Nick