This is not only one of the toughest shots in tennis, it’s also one of the riskiest. If you hit it well, you’ll end up with an impressive winner. If you don’t, you could end up eating what the late, ...

A short-backswing, high-control shot you should add to your arsenal is the offensive half volley. Most players think of the half volley as a purely defensive shot, a quick reaction when in trouble.