Moving, Footwork, and More Split Steps

[@grashew4323]

Just what I needed to practice, thank you

[@SailCamaraderie]

Went to this after reading today's "Lob" post. Ended up watching the whole thing. So many good little tips to work on...thanks!

[@suh-lihwu3572]

Thank you so much Sarah! You rock!!!!

[@nealconner1939]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time out to make and share with others. Already looking forward to you next one.

[@SarahAnsbouryPKB]

Thanks Neal!

[@margomalouf3007]

Thanks Sarah. I do 50/10 workouts at home and started rotating some of this footwork into the workout - great! Hopefully, this will translate out onto the court!

[@karter111]

Sarah you "ROCK". All your videos help. You have a gift of explaining in simple terms. Keep up the good work and good luck in your next tournament.

[@SarahAnsbouryPKB]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@coletteberney6839]

I'm recovering from a fractured hip...this is absolutely the best instruction I have seen to help regain my movement. Thank you very much.

[@paulbrittain3925]

Thanks Sarah. Great tips. 🇨🇦

[@stevefujii3523]

Great footwork video and I like the side to side movement. I just saw your video with Stephanie Lane at the Villages on working to the NVZ with dinks and then take turns lobbing and then work back to the NVZ. Great footwork drill and learning to reset the point. Just started 3 months ago and now addicted. Thank you so much for your lessons and enjoyed watching you playing with the Badger in some mix doubles competitions. Hope to watch you play in person someday!

[@freygallery]

Thanks Sarah, Keep em coming. Please do strategy too. Jim

[@carolynj3475]

Thanks so much Sarah for this! I've seen it before but now I'm finally serious about working on my footwork to improve my quickness! I got it, drill baby drill ;)

[@anitablewer7079]

thank you for your help.

[@philippesprague565]

As a beginner to pickleball I've really appreciated your clear and thorough instructions. I have already benifitted with more balance and control while going after shots. Right on sista"

[@jeffw3776]

Subed...excellent advice

[@orlenasauer1356]

Love the video, I do have a question. When playing with a new or unfamiliar player how do you know if you should run after the ball? I know if its behind them I should, but sometimes your partner may not be mobil enough to go after the ball.

[@SarahAnsbouryPKB]

Orlena Sauer the more you communicate before you play the easier it is during. I feel that getting in the habit of calling g the ball etc is a big priority especially with new partners

[@orlenasauer1356]

Sarah Ansboury Thanks for answering, I played all with a partner that did this and it was so much easier to back off or go for the ball. Also played all with with players ranked higher then me. Wore my new t-shirt, three B's and really reminded me to calm down and just play... Thank you thank you :)

[@SarahAnsbouryPKB]

Orlena Sauer I love it!

[@armedbear529]

Who would you recommend we watch footage of to see good examples of great footwork?

[@carlanorris-hopkins2180]

Watching your videos has really helped me a lot. Do you stay back when your partner regularly stays back near the base line to hit hard, low tennis strokes or should I continue to get to the NVZ as quickly as possible? (Unless they are about to slam!!) Thanks

[@richardbarton2567]

Question on rec play line calls. My opponent hit a ball back after it landed on a side line. I then returned it for a winner to the opposite back corner. Then he said the ball he hit was "out". Is that legal for him to call a shot so late?

[@tennis4me803]

The split step should never have a static rest point, it is a transition to the next step, when the split step is time correctly you have an immediate shift to the direction of the ball, it is always executed on the tip of the toes and flows into the next step left or right.You have the general idea, there are tons of great tennis videos you can watch to see what I am talking about or just watch a Federer match

[@imadancer4262]

AUDIO is TERRIBLE. Instruction is great.