Volley

A volley in tennis is a shot that is hit before the ball bounces on the ground. Generally a player hits a volley while standing near the net, although there are instances where it is executed farther back, in the middle of the tennis court or even near the baseline.

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The primary objective of the volley is to go on the offensive, cutting the opponent's reaction time. The opponent has much less time chasing down the ball from a volley. Also, while being near the net, the volleyer can have a wider choice of angles to hit into the opponent's court. The difficulty, however, is that the volleyer must have quick reflexes to hit a volley, which requires a good touch. A volleyer must also be aware of passing shots and lobs from the opponent.

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Generally, a player who advances to the net in the serve and volley type of game will make his initial volley fairly near the service line. He will then move closer to the net in hopes of making a put-away volley for a winning point. It is difficult to hit an effective volley in the area between the baseline and the service line and this is consequently often called no man's land.

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