Volley: I think I saw it move!

Finally, something that feels like progress today. I hit volleys for an hour this morning. Many were deep and with power, and I netted many fewer than usual. On the forehand side, I noticed that I move the racquet towards my belly button as I hit, which helped me hit with power. The backhand volleys still have more underspin, less power, and land somewhat short. After I shanked several backhand volleys, I noticed that I hit the back and top portion of the racquet rim. I started to try to make sure that I aim with the lower forward portion of the rim, with some success. What this basically means is that I move the racquet down in a slicing motion too early. Also, it helped on both sides when my body was quiet - no jumping - and when I thought of flexing and pushing off with the back leg just a little. I enjoyed controlling the ball and aiming it at sharp angles, or down the line. I'm yearning for the day when I can say my volleys are solid - that's the word that best describes the feel I want. Three to four hundred volleys every morning for the next few months should get me closer.