
1. Low Bounce – Grass courts keep the ball skidding low, making it harder for opponents to hit strong passing shots, especially off the backhand side.
2. Faster Surface – Grass speeds up the game, giving returners less time to react. A big serve followed by a well-placed volley is tough to counter.
3. Unpredictable Bounces – The natural variation in grass court bounces makes clean returns difficult, favoring players who take charge at the net.
Could Ben Shelton Use It More?
Absolutely! Shelton already has a massive lefty serve, which makes it easier to set up attacking positions. He also has good touch at the net, but he doesn’t use serve and volley as much as he could. If he refined his net approaches and volleys, he could be even more dangerous on grass. Given his athleticism and power, adding more serve and volley could make him a nightmare to break on the grass #benshelton #shelton #tennis #grass