Foot Work
The movement patterns and balance that help you get to the ball efficiently and hit from a stable base.
What "good" looks like
- Small adjustment steps
- Staying low and balanced
- Getting behind the ball
- Recovering to ready position quickly
If it's a strength: how to use it
- Arrive early → choose better shots
- Win hand battles by being stable
- Transition safely (split step, then move)
- Cover lobs and angles without panic
If it's a weakness: how to protect it
- Prioritize "get set" over "reach"
- Shorten swings until balance improves
- Use split step on opponent contact
- Communicate to cover seams if you're late
Common mistakes (fast fix)
Reaching with arm → move feet first
Standing tall → lower athletic stance
Not recovering → one shuffle back to ready after every shot
Quick decision rules
If you're late → reset middle
If you're early → attack smartly
If stretched → aim bigger targets, not lines
Match-day focus
Cue: "Move first."
7-day micro-goal
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