Movement for a Volley
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When a pickleball is hit directly at you, you should move your feet to hit a volley. By moving your feet, you will put yourself in an offensive position to hit a volley, rather than a blocking defensive position where you may not even be able to see the pickleball. However, sometimes you may not have enough time to move your feet—this is especially true with power shots at the Non-Volley Zone or Kitchen Line.
If you cannot move your feet to hit a volley that is hit directly at you, move your top half. Think of yourself like a palm tree. A palm tree has a strong, firm base, but the fronds at the top of the palm tree sway in the wind. For instance, if you are a right-handed player about to hit a forehand volley, be like a palm tree and sway and move the top half of your body to the left in connection with striking the pickleball. This will give you room to make a better, more offensive volley.
Key Takeaways:
1. Move your feet when to hit a volley when a pickleball is hit directly at you.
2. If you cannot move your feet, sway like a palm tree with your top half to position yourself to hit a more offensive volley.
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