Hi Herman,
Thanks for the analysis. For the backhand volley that I missed, I think your idea of staying low is a good one. I think the ball was just a little bit under the net, and I probably misjudged it a bit, but if I stayed low I would be more ready.
For the forehand volley that I missed, I’m wondering if footwork was the main issue? When I look back, I see myself stepping straight across, but if I had taken the last step more forward, maybe that would have gotten my body behind the shot. I think it might be the same problem as the backhand crosscourt volley that I missed. When I don’t step into the volley, I have a tendency to chop or lunge with my arm.
For serve and volley, I have been using it when players are getting my serves back consistently, and I’m losing serve. I’m actually not trying to surprise them; I kind of want them to think that I am coming in so that they go for too much on the return and miss.
Great insights! Much appreciated.
Peter