Forehand and backhand volley - benefits of the chopper grip

Forehand and backhand volley - benefits of the chopper grip

by Derbyshire Tennis Centre, Teacher number 181

  • Year 11-16
  • Subject Physical education
  • Concept Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance

Description

Why it is best to use the chopper grip for both forehand and backhand volleys.

Tags

Volley,Chopper grip,choice,technique,shot selection

Also in series / Volleying

  • video thumbnail
    11-16 Physical education

    Technique development - tennis volley

    An overview of the correct setup and technique for early volleying more »

    An overview of the correct setup and technique for early volleying development in tennis.

    less «
  • video thumbnail
    11-16 Physical education

    Simple volleying challenge

    A quick challenge to practise those new volleying skills.

    A quick challenge to practise those new volleying skills.

    less «
  • video thumbnail
    11-16 Physical education

    Changing grip for different strokes

    An overview of three different grips, how to change grip between strokes more »

    An overview of three different grips, how to change grip between strokes and when to use them.

    less «
  • video thumbnail
    11-16 Physical education

    Forehand and backhand volley - benefits of the chopper grip

    Why it is best to use the chopper grip for both forehand and backhand more »

    Why it is best to use the chopper grip for both forehand and backhand volleys.

    less «
  • video thumbnail
    11-16 Physical education

    Volleying using the chopper grip

    A demonstration of how the chopper grip allows you to easily control the more »

    A demonstration of how the chopper grip allows you to easily control the power (and therefore the distance that the ball travels) when volleying.

    less «
  • video thumbnail
    11-16 Physical education

    Volleying challenge

    A great exercise to practise controlling the ball when volleying using more »

    A great exercise to practise controlling the ball when volleying using the chopper grip.

    less «
  • video thumbnail
    11-16 Physical education

    Volley: length drill

    Adam has a go at modifying the length of his volleys.

    Adam has a go at modifying the length of his volleys.

    less «
  • video thumbnail
    11-16 Physical education

    Cross court volley drill

    How to guide the ball away from your opponent during a rally by volleying more »

    How to guide the ball away from your opponent during a rally by volleying at an angle.

    less «
  • video thumbnail
    Key Stage 2 Physical education

    Volley: length challenge

    Adam decides for himself which length he will play his volley. Will he be more »

    Adam decides for himself which length he will play his volley. Will he be able to get it right each time?

    less «
X

Report this video

X

Feedback

  • I know that information in this video is wrong.
  • I think that information in this video may be wrong.
  • There is a spelling mistake in this video.