Volleys, Overheads, Approach, Half Volleys, Drop, Specialty Shots

Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the moderately low forehand volley in tennis.

Stop-action photos illustrate this tennis lesson on how to hit the basic forehand volley.

Stop-action photos illustrate this tennis lesson on how to hit the basic backhand volley.

The pros and cons of the main volley grip systems in tennis, including the Eastern grips and the Continental.

Photos illustrate this step-by-step, free tennis lesson on how to hit the overhead smash.

Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the medium-height backhand volley in tennis.

A fun quiz on the positioning, grips, spins, and placement used for volleys in tennis.

Photos and animation illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the backhand drop volley in tennis.

Stop-action photos illustrate this tennis lesson on how to hit the forehand drop shot, including stance, grip, racquet preparation, swing path, and point of contact.

Stop-action photos illustrate this lesson on how to hit the jumping backhand overhead in tennis, including grip, racquet preparation, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

Stop-action photos showing the high backhand volley for tennis, starting with the ready position and split step.

Video clip of a windmill or sky hook overhead smash, with instructional comments on strategic uses, grips, footwork, backswing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

See if your knowledge of drop shots, half volleys, drop volleys, and lobs is worth a million bucks.

How to correct specific problems and hit better volleys in tennis.

Video clips of forehand and backhand half volleys, with instructional comments on footwork, backswing, timing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

Video clip of a swinging volley, with instructional comments on strategic uses, grips, footwork, backswing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

How to correct specific problems with your overhead smash in tennis.

Video clip of a forehand drop volley, with instructional comments on strategic purpose, grips, footwork, backswing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

Video clip of an overhead smash, with instructional comments on grips, footwork, backswing, timing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

Video clip of a high forehand volley, with instructional comments on strategic purpose, grips, footwork, backswing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.

How to improve your net play through volley drills and games you can do with a friend.

Tips on grip choices and swing mechanics to make your half volley a reliable defensive shot and a potential weapon.

A learning progression, drills, and strategic advice to help you develop an effective drop shot.