Tip of the Day: Use the return to neutralize, challenge and attack the server—and maintain your position

On-court cone drills can help you work on getting a more explosive first step. Stay balanced and low throughout the entire drill; this way you can work on your footwork without popping up and losing power in your legs. It's important to accelerate for your first power step, and then decelerate when you're going backward.

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EXPLODING STEPS: Agility Drills