Tennis Footwork Drills for Kids | RCW Athletic Club Tennis Drill Series

In this session, Coach Ben Zink sharpens Noelle’s movement patterns by dialing in early racket preparation, explosive crossover steps, and disciplined recovery.

If you struggle with getting jammed, arriving late to the ball, or losing balance after your swing, this video is for you!

Coach Ben emphasizes that great shots start with great feet — from the split step to hip-driven rotation and efficient recovery back to center.

Learn how to move with purpose, create space on both wings, and control your net clearance under pressure.

🎾 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
Early Racket Set & Turn: Why setting the racket before you move keeps you balanced and ready to accelerate.
Crossover & Adjustment Steps: How to beat the ball with your feet and create the right spacing on forehand and backhand.
Hip Rotation for Clean Contact: Using big hip turns to drive rotation and allow the outside leg to recover naturally.
Recovery Patterns: Cross, shuffle, and split step timing to get back to your “dot” and prepare for the next ball.
Net Clearance Control: Why higher over the net equals more consistency when you’re on the move.
Directional Discipline: When to go cross court vs. down the line during live ball patterns.

💡 Pro Tip: When you’re moving, your racket should stay still — “like it’s in the freezer.” Control the racket face and let your feet do the work.

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