Volley Volume
Ball machineNTRP 2.5–3.510 minvolley
Why this drill
The volley is the stroke club players practice least — it needs a feeder, and feeders are scarce. The machine solves that. Volume plus targets builds a net game you can trust in doubles by next weekend.
Setup
Machine across the net feeding chest-high balls at moderate speed, no oscillation to start. Stand two meters inside the service line. Cone targets deep in both corners.
The drill
Ten forehand volleys deep to the deuce corner, ten backhand volleys deep to the ad corner, then twenty alternating (turn oscillation on, or step across each feed). Count target-zone hits out of forty. Rest, then repeat the block.
One thought to take on court
Set the racquet face early and step diagonally forward — meet the ball out front; never wait for it.