Ask a group of ATP coaches what separates average movers from elite movers, and many will give the same answer: the split step.
When beginners start tennis, most focus on learning forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys. While stroke technique is important, experienced coaches across the United States California agree on one fundamental truth:
Your feet determine the quality of your shots.
In modern tennis, powerful groundstrokes alone are not enough to win matches. Whether you are a junior player competing in California tournaments, a college athlete, a USTA competitor, or an adult recreational player, your success often depends on one critical skill: footwork for defensen and attack