Fast Feet I For Tennis

Exercise 7.22 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

Stand directly before the first square of the speed ladder, with the feet ready to move and the gaze directed toward the ladder.

How To Perform The Exercise

Place both feet in each square in quick succession while moving forward. Stay on the balls of the feet and aim for the middle of each square.

Book Setup And Video Note

The athlete looks down and does not hold a racquet. In the tennis book this is variation I, although the source footage and accompanying photo filenames say II.

Equipment: Speed ladder
Book Difficulty Level: 1 — Introductory

Progressions And Related Exercises

Browse Stride Length & Frequency exercises or explore tennis workouts for a complete training session.

For the canonical sequence and progression, consult Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis, exercise 7.22.