Coaching the fundamentals of network " Hilt of volleys "

It is increasingly frequent difficulty of practicing tennis in running scams on the net , both with the smash volleys . With the evolution of materials , which have dramatically increased the power in coups , and improve the physical capacity of athletes that made them faster and stronger , made ​​the game become much faster . Thus , the difficulty of reaching the network was growing , forcing players to spend most of the time at baseline during matches . This is a major reason to see fewer and fewer athletes go to network during their matches .

Based on this logic, the practitioners of shoes that are starting in the sport end up seeing their idols just hit hit the baseline . When will they train , end up trying to emulate their idols , only practicing the blows from the baseline . This makes the blows of the network are not nearly trained compared with baseline strokes , very limited development practitioners .

The climbs the network are extremely important player in learning , enabling a very wide range of alternatives for the matches . But for that to happen , it takes more time to train blows on the network . In this article, we will discuss the volleys left and right .

 First we need to divide the fundamentals of networking , where volleys at two points . One is the transfer of base line to the network, which requires proper positioning so that it can perform a good hit. The other is the mechanics of the coup itself. In this article , I will comment on the mechanics of the coup , especially the correct grip for the achievement of volleys .

To make the fundamentals of tennis , we use various grips . When we perform volleys , the most recommended is the continental grip . ( See Figure 1). The Continental grip is the same one used to perform the service, the smach and slice .

                                     Figure 1                         www.uniaosh.com.br

An important aspect to be emphasized is that , unlike the baseline strokes , volleys right and left are insured with the same grip . It is not necessary to turn the handle , because of issues which I will comment below.

One might think that the tip of the handle is simple and easy to perform, but there is great difficulty in practicing tennis on hold this way . They spend most of the time at baseline , hitting blows forhand ( right) and backhand ( left) , and virtually all exchange the handle from right to left and vice versa , as the grip of the right and left is different . Consequently , they end up creating a " good addiction " where changing the grip to make the blows from the baseline . When they go to the network , eventually turning the handle without realizing it , making the training with the Continental grip . But what's the point of not being able to turn the handle from one side to the other and because the Continental grip is the most efficient? First, when you arrive to the network , the distance between you and your opponent drops almost half, with it , the ball will come much faster the player . If you try to turn the handle, often do not have time and will delay the coup (contact ball / racket behind the body ) . And already anticipating for the next articles, contact ball / racquet on volleys is always ahead of the body . Have the reason for holding the racquet with a Continental grip is that with this grip your racket is more perpendicular to the ground , especially when the racket is a little further away from the body. If your racket is with the head pointed just slightly to the ground , probably at the time of your ball will be bounced on the network . Also, when the ball is low difficulty will be even greater , because the racquet head should be pointing slightly upwards. To compensate for this incorrect grip without realizing you rotate your wrist and forearm , but loses firmness hit by sudden movement in the wrist and forearm , leading to the blow error.

Another problem that occurs with the change of the grip is the lack of firmness on contact ball / racket . The Continental grip makes you work much with his fist. He must always be firm so that the racquet does not vibrate at hand and not completely lose control over the ball . People who change the grip usually does not have the muscles of the forearm region and strong enough grip to handle the impact of the ball . This takes time, average 2-3 months to allow the muscles in this region earn a little endurance and muscle strength , then yes, the evolution of volleys being most notable .

Do not forget , these tips are welcome when practiced . But to be charged in addition to the training that teachers spend , it is necessary that during the games in clubs and gyms with friends , you try going to the network whenever possible, because to have a good volley , you need, plus a good stroke mechanics , a good finish to the network , which will be the subject of the next article on volleys .

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References

1.      Ishizaki M. T , Castro M. Shoes . Learning and training. 2006