Tennis is a game that requires an active mind as well as an agile body. Strategy comes into play on every shot, and those who can come up with the most creative game plans and then execute them cleanly have the best chance of competing and winning. Figuring a way to win a point often involves the angle volley. If you can approach the net after a serve or a driving forehand, you are in a position to put away your opponent's shot by hitting an angle volley.
Step 1
Hit a shot deep into your opponent's court, whether with a serve, forehand or backhand drive. This will put your opponent on the defensive and his goal will be merely to get the ball back over the net. You can charge the net and hit an angle volley to put the point away. Angle your shot away from your opponent and strike it with a quick high-to-low stroke. Your grip needs to be strong so the racket does not slip at impact.
Step 2
Sprint hard toward the net while keeping your eye on the ball. As you approach the net, bring your racket back to shoulder height so you are prepared to hit the ball. Drive your racket forward and slice the ball low and hard. Use a strong follow through to make sure the ball is hit deep in the court. Ideally, you will hit your angled volley to a spot that your opponent will not be able to reach while staying on his feet. The slicing motion will keep the shot low and difficult to return..
Step 3
Drive an angle volley toward your opponent's backhand side. If you have hit a power shot to your opponent's forehand and he hits it straight back, you will likely have a backhand if you both are right-handed. If the shot is chest height or above, you can strike an angled volley with a downward motion. This is a very difficult shot for your opponent to return with control.
Step 4
Angle your volley at your opponent's right hip if he is playing close to the net. It will be most difficult for him to return a shot at the right hip -- assuming he is right-handed -- because he will not be able to extend his racket on that shot.
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