Footwork drills · Patterns · Intermediate · ~4 min
Six-corner footwork
Covers every movement on court from one base: front corners, midcourt sides and rear corners. The core shadow pattern.
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Prescription4 × 30 s · rest 45 s
EquipmentNo equipment
ImpactModerate
FormatSolo
Starting position
Base, ready position. Corners numbered: 1 front forehand, 2 front backhand, 3 mid forehand, 4 mid backhand, 5 rear forehand, 6 rear backhand.
Movement sequence
- Split step, move to corner 1 with correct footwork and shadow the shot.
- Recover to base.
- Continue 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, then reverse, or follow a set sequence.
- Each movement: split → move → shadow stroke → recover.
Recovery
Every movement ends back at base with a split step.
Technique cues
- Quality first, then speed
- Split every time
- Hit with intent (shadow swing)
Common mistakes
- Skipping base
- Not shadowing a stroke
- Footwork getting sloppy when tired
Easier
Four-corner footwork at walking pace.
Harder
Random order called by a partner, or longer sets.
Safety
- Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.