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Split-Step Footwork Basics
Great shots start with great feet. The split step keeps you balanced and ready to move in any direction.
Balance before the ball
The split step is a small hop that lands you balanced just as your opponent strikes the ball, so you can push off quickly in any direction.
Drill it
- Time the hop to your opponent's contact
- Land on the balls of your feet, knees soft
- Keep your paddle up and out front
- Recover to a split step after every shot