Lateral Fast Feet I For Tennis

Exercise 7.30 in the Stride Length & Frequency section of Chapter 7 of Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis. Watch the footwork before reviewing the coaching cues below.

Exercise Video

Starting Position

Face sideways at one end of the ladder. Keep the knees lightly flexed and look toward the foot placements.

How To Perform The Exercise

Move laterally along the ladder, placing both feet into each square in a quick rhythm. Stay light on the balls of the feet.

Book Setup And Video Note

The athlete does not carry the racquet required for variation II, despite the source filename. The demonstrated progression is variation I.

Equipment: Speed ladder
Book Difficulty Level: 1 — Introductory

Progressions And Related Exercises

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For the canonical sequence and progression, consult Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis, exercise 7.30.