What is a Topspin Shot?
A topspin shot in tennis is a shot that has a spin on it. It is the opposite of a hard flat shot that has little to no spin on the ball after it is struck. A topspin shot also tends to bounce much higher than a flat struck shot. Most topspin shots also travel higher in the air than a slice shot or regular flat shot.
The Topspin Forehand Swing Volley
A topspin forehand swing volley is a kind of topspin forehand shot that is hit while the ball is still in the air. Instead of waiting for the ball to bounce, you strike the ball with a topspin swing volley while the ball is still traveling in the air towards your side of the court.
The topspin forehand swing volley can be used as an alternative to an overhead. Some players, including some professional tennis players, use the topspin forehand swing volley in place of an overhead shot. They may do this because they feel more comfortable with this shot than with an overhead.
When Should You Use The Topspin Forehand Swing Volley?
The topspin forehand swing volley is best used as a finishing shot. Let us say you are attacking your opponent and find that they are on the defensive. If they hit a high ball close to the net or center of the court, then you could move in and try to close out the point with a topspin swing volley.
Hitting An Effective Topspin Forehand Swing Volley
It is often a great idea to hit a topspin forehand swing valley towards one of the corners of the court. The spin from the shot will make the ball harder to reach for the opposing player. Try to place the shot towards the corners or one of the sides of the court.
Momentum is also important when hitting a topspin forehand swing volley. You want to rush towards the ball and hit it while it is still traveling. The topspin forehand swing volley works best when you are moving forward. It is difficult to hit this kind of shot moving backward or sideways. A neutral or partially open stance is also ideal to have when hitting the topspin swing volley.
