You can have perfect strokes, but if you cannot get to the ball in balance, they are useless. Footwork is the hidden engine of tennis.
Split Step and Recover
The split step, timed to your opponent contact, primes you to move in any direction. Skip it and you are always a step late.
After every shot, recover quickly toward the middle to cover the next one.
Tennis is not played with your arm — it is played with your feet.
Small Steps, Big Balance
Quick adjustment steps get you perfectly positioned so you can hit in balance rather than lunging.
Great footwork makes hard shots look easy and buys you time under pressure.
Key Takeaways
- Split step on your opponent contact
- Recover after every shot
- Use small adjustment steps
- Hit in balance, not on the stretch
Invest in your footwork and every stroke you own becomes far more reliable and effective.
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