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Jerry Jayapal
In pickleball, it’s common for the fourth ball to be a volley. If your opponent hits a drive shot from their baseline while you’re at the kitchen line, you likely won’t have time to hit a forehand or backhand. In this instance, a punch volley is a smart play.
Hitting a punch volley is similar to giving someone a high five. You’ll assume a neutral body position with your paddle up in front of your body. As the pickleball crosses the net to your side, you’ll simply “pop” it back to your opponent’s court with a short, compact swing that uses little to no backswing and a minimal amount of follow-through.