Volley with Your Feet?

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Volley with Your Feet?

12-14-2008, 08:07 AM

I have frequently come across the phrase "volley with your feet". Does anyone know exactly what that means. Is it the weight transfer from back foot to front foot? Is it taking more steps after the weight transfer? Is it holding the racquet steady at contact and creating the follow through with the feet? Is it the preparation with the feet prior to contact? Clarification would be appreciated.

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John Yandell

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12-14-2008, 04:25 PM

Check out this article by Peter Smith on the 2 Step Volley:

Pete Sampras and the Two Step Volley - TennisPlayer

https://www.tennisplayer.net/article/pete-sampras-and-the-two-step-volley/

Pete's impeccable two step volleys were among the best ever. When we talk about the development of Pete Sampras, it is well known that Robert Lansdorp and Pete Fischer were critical in helping Sampras develop his groundstrokes and his serve. Another great Southern California coach, Larry Easley, also deserves acknowledgement in the development of Pete's...
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