Basics – Volleys

Players on each side must let the ball bounce once before volleys are allowed, and there is a seven-foot no-volley zone on each side of the net, to prevent “spiking.” A player cannot volley a ball while standing within the non-volley zone.

1. A ball hit in the air before it bounces onto the court during a rally.
2. It is often used when at the NVZ line to return a ball hit hard and low over the net.
3. May be hit forehand or backhand; backhand is more common.
4. No backswing — hit in a blocking motion with the paddle face square (vertical) to “push” the ball over the net.
5. Hit away from your opponent to make him/her reach.
6. To hit the ball deeper, open the paddle face slightly to give the volley a little more loft.