Speed · Level 1

Fast feet

Very fast steps in place in an athletic stance.

Suggested dose
4 × 10 s · 30s rest
Equipment
No equipment
Works
Calves, Hip flexors
Pattern
Footwork

How to do it

  1. Ready position, weight forward.
  2. Move your feet as fast as possible with tiny steps.
  3. At the end, a split-step.

Key points

  • Active arms
  • 2–3 cm steps

Common mistakes

  • Lifting the feet too high

Why it helps your tennis

Step frequency for the fine adjustments before the stroke.

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