If you are playing with an opponent that is an aggressive serve-and-volley player, what shots might you try?

Answer 1

serve and volley players are tough. If they are serving you want to make your returns short so they really have to dig deep to get the ball over the net. DO not hit it deep, because then they will have it at the perfect heighth for a perfect put away volley.
Also, hit it straight at them as hard and controled as you can. Only good volleyer's can get out of the way quick enough to execute a good volley.
If they don't miss their volley, it will be weak and easy to pass them off of that shot.

Answer 2

deep lob shots to force your opponent to play from the baseline, when your opponent charges the net, be prepared to attempt an aggressive passing shot down the line, and remember that if no shot is available left or right, put them on the defensive by aiming your shot directly at them, this will force the opponent to set their feet in order to react to the shot which slows the tempo of the point giving you a chance to lob over their head towards the baseline. At this point your're on the offensive instead of nervously
anticipating the serve-and- volley style. Try using heavy topspin on your return, that extra kick off the surface forces the returner to make adjustments, which slow down the point, fore example when the ball kicks higher off the surface they''ll be forced to slow down to compensant for the higher striking point needed to return the shot, or to return the ball form a deeper spot on the court turning them into a baseliner.

Good Luck

Evan A

Answer 3

first try to hit two passing shots. Half of the time, the player will mess up his/ her volleys. Otherwise try to pressure the player to go back to the baseline by hitting a lob. Make sure the lob is not too high and short, or else the player will be able to hit a winner. The lob has to go pretty high, and deep into the baseline. That way, the player will go to the baseline, and you will have more of a chance to win.

Answer 4

Try to hit the ball at their feet as they are approaching. This makes it real hard for them to hit a good volley. It usually comes back high and soft. And on that weak volley, that is the time to hit a good passing shot or a lob.

Answer 5

1)make them play the first volley. make it as hard as possible for them, hit at a t their feet or hard at their body
2) Watch their positioning at the net, if they are too close lob them, if they are to far back hit it at their feet.
3)Take their strength away from them by increasing your percentage of first-serves and attack the net yourself.
4) Put pressure on their first serve by attacking their 2nd serve.

Answer 6

Play deep, low balls with flat or slice strokes. Sprinkle in some offensive lobs and go to net yourself to keep him guessing. Try to hit your passes down the line to take the court away from him.

Answer 7

Lob....

Serve and volleyers hate lobs...

I know, I'm a serve and volleyer, and I hate lobs.

Also, you need to do what you can to get more 1st serves in, otherwise your opponent will be attacking your 2nd serve the entire match.

Answer 8

if you cant pass him then lob him and make him play at the basline. most volleyers dont like playing on the baseline.

Answer 9

hit down the line, they can't get that ball. or a high, long lob.