Typically, a player hits a volley while standing near the net, though it can be executed further back, in the middle of the tennis court, or even near the baseline.
Another advantage is that a player eliminates any possibility of a bad bounce from an uneven surface, such as on some grass and clay courts.
Generally, a player who advances to the net in the serve-and-volley-style game will make the initial volley fairly near the service line.
It is difficult to hit an effective volley in the area between the baseline and the service line, and consequently this is often called "no man's land".
Some notable half volley experts included players such as: John McEnroe, Patrick Rafter, and Leander Paes.