In this episode of the Prodigy Maker Show, Chris delves into his perspective on how to develop a world-class volley. He covers the philosophy behind it and also discusses the key technical areas that junior players should focus on to develop their volleys.
Firstly, Chris shares his volley blueprint for most kids, including what to prioritize and when. He also highlights that “magicians” should be encouraged to volley more than other types of kids.
Chris then discusses the volley and net game from the perspective of the Spanish Method vis-a-vis the Israeli Method. He explains how the Israeli volley style is different from the Spanish style.
In terms of the technical aspects, Chris explains the best volley grip, split step key points, the Y flow movement, jump power lunge, and dispels the myths of the flat volley and the no-swing volley. He also emphasizes the importance of the spin volley and topspin volley, comparing it to how a pool shark applies “English” to a cue ball.
Lastly, Chris addresses the question of whether serve and volley is dead. While it may not be as popular as it once was, Chris believes that players should still learn the art of serving and volleying to become well-rounded players.
Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into developing a world-class volley and the importance of focusing on key technical areas.
KEYNOTES:
- Chris discusses his volley blueprint for most kids. What to prioritize and when.
- Why “magicians” should be encouraged to volley more than other types of kids
- The Volley and net game from the perspective of the Spanish Method vis-a-vis the Israeli Method
- How the Israeli volley style is different than the Spanish style
- The best volley grip
- Split step key points
- The Y flow movement
- Jump power lunge
- The myth of the flat volley
- The myth of the no swing volley
- The importance of the spin volley and the topspin volley
- Why players should learn how to spin the volley like a pool shark applies “English” to a cue ball
- Is serve and volley dead?
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