Finish Volleys Into Open Court: Not at the Body
The Situation
You get clean, high volleys but opponents block them back because you aim at the nearest player.
What To Do
On a high, attackable ball, decide where the open space is before you swing, the gap between or beside the opponents, and finish there rather than at a body.
Why It Works
A ball hit at the body is the easiest to defend: opponents simply block it with the racket in front of them. Open court forces real movement and a stretched, low-percentage reply. Most missed put-aways are not technique failures, they are aimed at a defendable target. The one exception is a hard drive at chest height, where jamming the body is correct, but for a high finish, go to space.
Court Positioning
High volley opportunity. Arrow into the open gap beside the opponents rather than at the nearest player. One opponent shown stretched and reaching versus comfortably blocking a body ball.
Court View
Bird's-eye view: attacking net position
Skill Level
Volley Down at Feet: Not at the Body
You are at the net and receive a medium-height ball you can control.
Stand 1 Metre from the Net: Not 2
You are at the net but keep backing up when opponents wind up for a shot.
Mirror Your Partner's Lateral Movement
You and your partner are both at the net and a ball goes to your partner's side.