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Catch & Redirect Compact Volley Shadow Drill

Tennis

Catch & Redirect Compact Volley Shadow Drill is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

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Catch & Redirect Compact Volley Shadow Drill

Practice short, compact shadow volleys on both forehand and backhand sides by imagining catching the ball directly on the strings rather than hitting it. Move the racket out in front from the ready position into a compact side-on alignment with zero backward takeback, redirecting simulated incoming pace.

Key points

  • Reach forward to meet the ball out in front as if catching it with your hand
  • Eliminate any backswing to preserve time and ensure contact in front of the body
  • Support the backhand volley takeback with the non-dominant hand on the racket throat

Common mistakes

Taking the racket back behind the shoulder line, which causes late contact and mistimed volleys.

Sets: 1Rest: 1 minEst. duration: 59 sec
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