A short-backswing, high-control shot you should add to your arsenal is the offensive half volley. Most players think of the half volley as a purely defensive shot, a quick reaction when in trouble.

The swinging volley and half volley are two shots every doubles player needs. Though different in technique, they share one commonality: their mid-court positioning. The mid-court is a few yards ...

Aim: To examine the pre- and post-impact activation of five upper extremity muscles in the tennis volley across conditions of ball speed, ball type and side of the body. Methods: A repeated measures ...

Tien led 4-1 and created another break chance in game six. Norrie denied it with a crafty half-volley winner and launched his comeback. The Briton painted a backhand down the line winner in the ...