The Backhand Volley

The backhand volley!

The backhand volley has a lot of the same characteristics as the forehand volley. The grip is the same as the one handed backhand groundstroke with the base knuckle position at panel 1 and the heel of the hand on panel 8. the thumb can also be place up the handle for additional support. The first step in this shots production is the contact point. The player position the hand on the face of the racquet thumb behind the strings and throat. This position allows the players to strike the ball with the feeling of hitting with their thumb. This also teaches the correct place to strike the ball and which side of the body to hit the backhand volley. The thumb is then slid down to the throat to the top of the handle with the left hand cradling the throat to stablize the head of the racquet. The player strikes the ball from this position to feel the movement of the racquet and as the right hand travels forward the left hand travel back. This is a counter balance move to prevent a bad finish. The right hand then moves to the bottom of the handle and the same movement is produced. The pictures to the right will better explain the presentation of the racquet before you contact the ball. The right hand drags the racquet across as the right foot transfers weight in the direction of the intended target. The body position to height and racquet positions to fight path of the oncoming ball.