Footwork drills · Patterns · Intermediate · ~3 min

Diagonal: front backhand to rear forehand

The other long diagonal: lifting from the backhand net, then defending or attacking from the forehand rear corner.

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Starting position

Base.

Movement sequence

1. Lunge to the front backhand corner with the right foot, shadow a lift.
2. Recover through base.
3. Turn and chasse to the rear forehand corner, shadow an overhead with a scissor kick or step-through.
4. Recover.

Recovery

Through base each time.

Technique cues

• Turn sideways early on the way back

Common mistakes

• Running back square to the net

Easier

Walk-through.

Harder

Partner-called random diagonals.

Safety

• Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.

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