This entry was posted on 7/5/2008 8:37 AM and is filed under Approach Shots.
When we transition from the baseline up to the net, either serve / volley, chip / charge, approach, etc., in a perfect world we'd like to be inside that service line when our opponent goes for their passing shot.
Unfortunatley, it's extremely rare when you can play your transition shot and then be able to get up to that good court position for your next shot.
It usually takes two shots, your approach and then either a 1/2 volley or a secondary appraoch volley, to be able to achieve that ideal court position.
And one of the biggest mistakes I see players make is when they "run through" and don't split step when their opponent is receiving that initial approach shot from you.
Remember, the split step helps you react to your opponent's shot so you can better "space" properly to the direction of their shot and you can then be on balance when you execute your next shot.
Check out this video and then let me know what your biggest challenge is when you approach the net.
