The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 302 - BACK TO BASICS: THE VOLLEY

The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 302 - BACK TO BASICS: THE VOLLEY This episode is a deep dive into the volley, a shot Steve and Dave argue is quietly disappearing from the game. They break down grips, ready position, swing path, and the drills needed to build real net instincts, making the case that if players don't learn to volley early, they simply never will. The conversation weaves through grips, stage development, situational training, and the mental barriers that keep players glued to the baseline, with plenty of references to the pros who got it right and the systemic reasons so many juniors never do. Going to the net is not a risk, it's an investment. Also, the return of the GreatBase Tennis merchandise online store! Please visit the website or our social medias for the link if you are interested in purchasing any apparel. ✅ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/greatbasetenn... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 😀 SOCIAL: 📷 Instagram:   / greatbasetennis   👥 Facebook:   / greatbasetennis   🐥 Twitter:   / greatbasetennis   🔗 LinkedIn:   / greatbasetennis   _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🎙️ PODCAST: 🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aeAmM0... 🔵 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... 🟨 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/greatba... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🎓 ABOUT: 📜 GreatBase Tennis is a curriculum; a pathway for all levels of players and teachers. The content we have assembled is a systematic approach to tennis instruction that is based on scientific principles and sound logic. Simply put, GreatBase Tennis is fact-based instruction for long-term development. Our mission is to help make quality tennis instruction more affordable and accessible by providing free online content and through our worldwide network. Our vision is to see tennis being taught without opinionated egos or money-driven schemes, but rather with creative application that is based on proven scientific principles. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0:00 Introduction 1:25 Grip Secrets 4:16 Ready Position Matters 7:55 Net Play Lost Art 13:57 Training Instincts 15:37 Grip Adjustments 20:09 Braden’s Grip Numbers 21:53 Teaching Net Aggression 25:56 Backhand Volley Shape 28:07 Doubles and Tradition 30:19 Fear of the Net 34:07 Pros Versus Copies 37:35 Developmental Drill Ideas 41:38 Table Tennis Training 44:24 Serve-Volley Culture 47:36 Footwork and Touch 53:08 Wall Drill Tips 56:48 Final Volley Takeaway _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ #tennis #podcast #coaching