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Improving Footwork
Developing the split step
Here you will find examples of how to practice the movement cycle.
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Stop your Momentum for Better Movement
Avoiding extra lateral steps when running for wide balls will make a huge difference on your ability to cover the court....
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Use Small Shuffle Steps to Adjust to Slow Moving Balls
Hitting the ball at the perfect distance to the body will minimize mistakes. Work had and use small quick shuffle steps...
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Use The open Stance on Wide Balls
In terms of footwork, an open stance is more efficient when moving to wide balls because it allows the player to return...
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Experiencing the Movement Cycle
The best way to get the feel for the movement cycle is to shadow moving in different directions. Here is an example of a...
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Working on the Split Step
Here is a good progression to work on the split step, starting with throwing and catching and then incorporating the rac...
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Improving your First Step
A quick first step is essential for an effective footwork. The following progression will show you how to work on explod...
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Working on Recovering Efficiently
Stopping your momentum and recovering in one fluid efficient movement pattern is one of the most important skills for a...
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Recovery
A common mistake on the court is to fail to recover immediately after hitting the shot. The following drill will emphasi...
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Move Diagonally Towards the Ball
Moving diagonally towards the ball is much more efficient than moving parallel to the baseline. Not only will you have s...
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