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Half volley

A half volley is a defensive shot to defend balls bouncing right before a player's feet. They are more common in padel than in tennis because playing ...

Half volley

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Definition A half volley is a defensive shot to defend balls bouncing right before a player's feet. They are more common in padel than in tennis because playing to the opponent's feet is so common. These are difficult shots and receiving one is a key risk in making an advance toward the net.‍
Author: Padel.fyi Team
Published: 7/5/2024
Updated: 6/16/2023

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