Introduction to Nick Matthew's guide to volleying series

Full series - Nick Matthew's guide to volleying - part 1

Solo exercises

Volley drops

Straight vs crosscourt return of serve

Forehand return of serve

Backhand return of serve

Importance of non playing arm

Common faults

Importance of spacing

Backhand drive technique

Forehand drive technique

Introduction to part 1 of volleying series

Speed of reaction drill

Double volley drill

Tennis ball movement drill

Figure of 8 test: Nick Matthew

Backhand drop shot test: Nick Matthew

Improve your deception

Utilising the whole of the court

Subtleties of the perfect length

The snowball effect

The ‘split-step’ explained

Correcting your T position

Introduction to building pressure

Practising rhythm of movement

Movement to the front corners

Lateral movement onto the volley