Forehand Closed Stance (back view)
The forehand from the lateral position occurs in competition tennis in special situations. One of these situations, for...
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...
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 ra...
Improving your First Step
A quick first step is essential for an effective footwork. The following progression will show you how to work on explo...
Working on Recovering Efficiently
Stopping your momentum and recovering in one fluid efficient movement pattern is one of the most important skills for a...
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...
How to Deal with Deep, Forcing Shots that Push you Back
Sometimes deep and forcing shots will force you to move back. Here is how you should handle this situation....
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...
Use a Cross-Over Step to Recover when far from the Middle
When a shots gets you close to the sidelines, side steps will not be quick enough to get you back to the ideal court-po...