Footwork drills · Doubles · Intermediate · ~3 min

Doubles net-player hunting steps

The front player in attack uses short, quick steps with the racket up to intercept anything at the net.

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Starting position

Just behind the short service line in the middle, racket up in front.

Movement sequence

1. Small bouncing steps, staying on the toes.
2. React to an imaginary net reply: push forward and to the side with the racket foot.
3. Shadow a net kill or push.
4. Return to the hunting position.

Recovery

Back to just behind the short service line, racket up.

Technique cues

• Racket head up always
• Push forward, not back

Common mistakes

• Racket dropping
• Standing too close to the net

Easier

Slower reactions to a partner's point.

Harder

Feeder pushes fast flat shuttles at the net.

Safety

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

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