short, angled
volleys work well on a deep opponent
Most
of us only want to hit one volley in a point if we can help
it. Give your opponent a second look at you at the net, and
you may not get a second volley. That's why a short, angled
volley can be effective in ending the point. The angled
volley is easiest when it is hit from higher than net
height. If the ball is lower than the net, you'll have to
hit a drop volley to angle it. Not an easy shot.
The best way
to set yourself up for a point-ending,
angled volley is to plan your approach.
A deep ground stroke, especially to the
back hand corner can give you time to
get close enough to the net to put away
the weak return from above the net. Just
watch the ball and point it toward the
side line. With your opponent deep in
the back hand corner, this should be a
winner.
