The Serve and Volley Finish

Serve and volleyers: a rare breed in pro tennis.

Because of the blistering returns in the modern game, pure serve and volley players are harder and harder to find. The power and speed of the returns can intimidate the server from moving forward to the net.

But there is no doubt that adding serve and volley tactics can result in winning more matches, especially against certain opponent’s. It’s not easy, but it certainly has a place in today’s game.

This is why it’s a regular part of the work we do at the Academy. In this final article in the Strategy Zone series for Tennisplayer.net, we’ll outline exactly what we teach and how to incorporate it into your own game. (Click Here to see the whole series.)

Mixing in serve and volley points can yield points and create mental pressure on the opponent.

Serve and volley rarely becomes a player’s predominant strategic style. But for most players, and this includes all levels, it can add an element of surprise that can yield the few extra points that make the difference in close matches.

At critical times playing serve and volley can create mental pressure on the opponent, challenging him to…