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Volleys speed up the game and give the opponent less time to recover and think. Volleying helps dominate the T-area Volley can be an aggressive or attacking shot Volleying where ever possible is the basic tactic in squash. Volley does not have to be a hard shot but it requires more control as there is less time to prepare to hit the ball.
Introduction
When volleying, it is important to use the open face racket. Volley has the same technical characteristics as forehand and the backhand drives. (backswing, downswing and follow through). The major difference is that the ball is not allowed to bounce before it it is struck by the racket.
Backswing
Downswing
Follow through
Backswing
Downswing
Follow through
Basic volley
Stop volley
Overhead volley
Types of Volley
Volley boast Shoulder height volley Drop volley
Basic Volley
Get to the ready position early, with an open faced racket. A firm grip and wrist are vital to keep control of the shot. Attempt to move forward to take the volley early. Volley is an attacking shot which can intimidate opponents.
Get to the ready position early, with an open faced racket. The ball is hit in a vertical plane
Overhead Volley
DROP VOLLEY
DROP VOLLEY
The drop volley is hit with a very open racket face and less racket head speed. Take the racket head through the ball to get the carry on the ball.
Volley Boast
The volley boast should be hit with a very open racket face. Swing downwards keeping the racket head controlled. The angle the ball hits the side wall is the same as for a side wall boast.
STOP VOLLEY
Stop Volley
Sometimes referred to as a Reflex Volley. Keep the backswing short and sharp as the ball is intercepted very quickly. Present a very firm racket face to the ball to retain control. The follow through is short and sharp as the shot is "punched" into play.
References
Christopher C.F.Wong, Helen Ten Hong Beng. (1992). Skuasy. Kuala Lumpur : Penerbit Fajar Bakti Sdn. Bhd. Ian Robinson, David Bond. (1986). Squash Beyond the Basics. England : Springfield Books Limited. http://sastraangga.blogspot.com/2013/03/squash.html http://www.squashgame.info/squashlibrary/8/15 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XRWITCpx5I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCrk-EL_DEo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsXtgiga44s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc48EJ_qySc