Speed · Level 1
Crossover step and recovery
From a split-step: pivot, crossover start step and back to center with side steps.
- Suggested dose
- 3 × 6 rep per side · 40s rest
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Works
- Glutes, Adductors, Calves
- Pattern
- Footwork, Lateral
How to do it
- Split-step in the center.
- Pivot the outside foot and cross the other leg in front to take off sideways.
- Shadow stroke and return to center with side steps.
Key points
- Turn your hips toward where you’re going
- Recovery with side steps
Common mistakes
- Starting with small side steps on wide balls
Why it helps your tennis
The crossover step is the fastest way to cover lateral distance.
Source: Complete Conditioning for Tennis, ch. 6 (service-box crossover)