Serve-and-volley

Serve-and-volley is a tennis tactic in which the server moves toward the net immediately after serving, aiming to finish the point with a volley or overhead.

First serve: A player's first attempt to serve a point, usually struck with greater pace or risk than a second serve. A forceful or well-placed first serve can make the return easier to attack.
Grass court: A tennis court surfaced with grass, where the ball generally bounces low and quickly. Low, fast bounces can make returns harder to control against an advancing server.
John McEnroe: An American tennis player known for exceptional touch, volleying, and success in the late twentieth century. His varied serve and precise net play made him a prominent practitioner.
Baseline play: A tennis style centered on exchanging groundstrokes from behind the baseline. Baseline players stay back to construct points rather than follow serves forward.
Serve placement: The direction and location in the service box where a tennis serve is aimed. Wide and body serves can limit the returner's angles as the server advances.
Indoor tennis: Tennis played on an enclosed court, often with fewer wind-related disruptions than outdoor play. Predictable conditions can support aggressive serving and immediate net approaches.
Martina Navratilova: A Czech-American tennis player whose achievements include 18 Grand Slam singles titles and extensive doubles success. Her athletic, attacking game frequently brought her forward behind serves.
Chip-and-charge: A tennis tactic in which a player slices the return of serve and advances immediately to the net. It applies the same net-rushing idea after a return instead of after a serve.
Split step: A brief two-footed hop that prepares a tennis player to move in response to an opponent's shot. Landing in a split step helps the advancing server react to the return.
Return of serve: The shot that puts a served tennis ball back into play. A weak or short return gives the server time to reach a strong net position.

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