Finish at the net: compact volleys that stick

A volley is a punch, not a swing. Keep the racquet face in front of you and finish with no more than a short follow-through.

Step forward with your opposite foot as you hit, so your body weight goes into the ball.

Aim your first volley deep and your second volley short and angled.

Reflex drill: stand at the service line with a partner and volley back and forth for 2 minutes without letting the ball bounce.