Volleying helps speed up the game and help you control the T area, but hard volleys that lack precision won’t do you any good.
This drill involves two players feeding one another alternating low and high shots from behind, either straight, X-court, or boast.
1. Keeping the Ball Tight to the Sidewall
The volley is an effective shot that allows players to keep control of the ball’s trajectory. In contrast to drives and lobs, which require full speed swings for power gain, volleys require controlled contact for optimal results and allow the player to maintain an improved body position for easier follow through and clean shots.
Keep the ball close to the sidewall when hitting a straight volley to prevent your opponent from taking over T-Position and to save energy by limiting how often they have to run back and forth towards back corners. This will also save energy costs as less running back and forth is required between corners is reduced.
Deception can also help improve your volley. This can be accomplished by altering the height or pace of your volleys and using both front wall hitting and back wall hitting to mislead opponents into corners.
Volleying is one of the essential aspects of effective squash play and should form part of developing good hand eye co-ordination. Unfortunately, it’s easy to fall into the habit of trying too hard with their volley; especially when fatigued this will likely result in them losing more points than would otherwise have been gained if played correctly.
One effective strategy for combatting this is practicing various volleying drills, such as hitting the ball up the middle against a side wall before dropping it off into a front corner. This will train players how to volley properly even when fatigue sets in.
2. Keeping Your Head Still
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One effective way of developing this skill is through drills that combine hitting straight volleys with drop shots. These exercises will allow you to develop an understanding of both how best to utilize ground and wall when hitting volleys, and when hitting drop shots.
Keep the court forward when hitting a straight volley to increase the chance of success. Too often players make the mistake of running backwards after their opponent hits a return, leaving themselves vulnerable against counter attacks from opponents on subsequent volleys. Top players typically stay near the T and use solid lengths to force opponents across more court surfaces.
An effective length and volley game are essential components of top level squash play, but that should not lead to neglecting other aspects of the game. As part of your preparation, make sure you practice all basic shots such as straight and crosscourt drives, lobs, drops, boasts and volley drops as well as practicing serving and returning regularly.
3. Keeping Your Arms Straight
Squash is an exhilarating game. A rally can last 30 or more shots and therefore requires both aerobic and anaerobic fitness to play well. A fitter player generally has an edge over their less fit opponent; to stay ahead in a tiebreak-free matchup and ensure success for themselves they must use precise volleys early rather than smash the ball hard with all their strength to save energy and remain ahead.
To optimize this effect, the best strategy is to keep your arms straight in front of your body and allow your hands to react quickly while also avoiding too hard of hits on the ball. In addition, practicing “figure 8” drill can also help maintain this posture for arms in this position.
Holding your arm in this position enables you to smoothly accelerate the racket head when hitting a ball and will give more power without using as much muscle. It is an invaluable skill as swinging too high or too low will result in missing it and lacking sufficient force when you try and hit it back with sufficient force.
As well as volleying on the volley, there are other ways you can enhance your shotmaking abilities. One is hitting lob returns of your serve as this forces your opponent backwards and makes it more difficult for him to reposition himself for their next attack. Also try volleying away from them whenever possible as this reduces how often he can recover T by returning your straight drives, giving you greater control over the match and helping you take charge.
4. Keeping Your Backswing Short
An extended backswing not only results in over-hits but can also waste energy. Therefore, it is wise to practice keeping your backswing short and using ground forces instead, in order to hit with greater force while expending less energy. This strategy will enable you to strike more often while conserving energy.
Establishing an effective length and volley game is key to victory in Squash matches. By hitting tight, deep shots at opponents’ bodies, you can keep them from moving forward and attack when loose balls do become available to you. Once you’ve established an impressive length game, work on strengthening your volleys!
Volleying can be an excellent way to fast-track your game and force your opponents to work harder, while potentially surprising them with an awkward shot or unexpected move. When volleying, be sure to keep your backswing short and close to the wall to maximize acceleration on each swing.
Keep the ball low when volleying; this will prevent your opponent from forcing you off your game, enabling you to maintain control and force them into the back corner. A low volley may also allow you to intercept deep drives and hit an attacking volley or boast.
One effective drill to practice this skill is the three part volley drill. Players start off by rotating drives up and down the wall before progressing to volley drops – this helps both players improve their length, volley game, rotational deception skills and deceptive length game. When everyone feels comfortable with this, volleys off the T and a final boast can then take place.
5. Keeping Your Backswing Straight
Maintaining a straight backswing enables you to hit more squarely at your opponent and smoothly swing your racket, creating more power without using as much effort.
Maintaining a straight backswing will also allow you to achieve the necessary position for hitting most volleys with speed and accuracy. Without being in this optimal state for hitting volleys, hitting them may prove challenging.
Remember, when it comes to playing squash, that having an effective volley game can make or break your success in a match. If you know how to utilize the opportunities that arise when volleying well and take full advantage of them, your success may skyrocket and put your opponent under immense pressure for the entire match. Therefore, practicing proper volley techniques and always looking out for opportunities for volleying should always be a top priority when trying your luck at playing this sport.
There are numerous drills you can perform to hone your volley game, but one of the best strategies is playing with a friend and conducting basic volley drills together. This will help develop the necessary muscle memory necessary for this type of shot while simultaneously teaching when an opportunity for one arises and how quickly to act on it.
An effective volley drill involves performing some volley drops. This will enable you to develop the ability to drop the ball on the back wall while also honing your rotation and deception skills during a match.