Tennis Beginner Lesson: Why, When and How To Split-Step + Drills

Before you're worrying about the grip, swing path contact point etc. you actually need to do one crucial thing: You need to split-step.
In this video, I'll explain why you need to split-step, when and how to do it correctly. I've included drills that any player can do with a partner. No Coach needed!

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[yakzivz]

I literally split step correctly for 10mins, then after that I'm huffing and puffing against the fence. LOL

[laib]

J'adore...concis et précis...quel plaisir de voir enfin une femme coach faire des vidéos de cette qualité Meike...merci beaucoup

[anthonyhumphrey]

Split-stepping is very important in tennis ( especially at the higher levels). This is something that requires a good deal of practice. I use split-stepping on my return of see serve and it helps a lot. I'm trying to do it more consistently in baseline rallies. However, in the pressure of a match, I sometimes forget to do it.

[NickNeras]

Love how easy you delivery info... Thank You

[dyrdee]

really appreciate the other cues for timing the split-step, especially jump "when your own ball is bouncing."

several questions:

(1) where is your paypal, cashapp, patreon, etc. for those who wish to contribute?

(2) how do we time the split step when hitting against a wall?

(3) could you make a video on how to properly control your groundstrokes' net clearance? i can only hit with height over the net by opening my racket face and reducing my swing speed.

thanks for all you do!

[nathanmiller]

Wow! I'm always amazed, haha I should be used to it by now, how great your teaching is!! excellent lesson 🙏 appreciate you! Thanks

[nouros]

Thanks a lot for your content! Is it ok to initiate the split step when the opponent racket touches the ball ? Or is it too late ?

[reaperisgood]

Awesome video and drills. I see thats its always knee jerk reaction for tennis players to swear when missing a volley during a drill haha

[sooperman]

Is that snow on the ground?! That's hardcore! Tennis all the time!

[bournejason]

I noticed pros often split step twice in between shots. Am I right?

[_STNML]

How can something so fundamental in athletic movement be so foreign to so many sports

[rds]

uh Coach, it's fundamental/easy for juniors or people who took up sports early. Sadly when I was young, studies was really emphasized and now as an adult, I like to split step but once the point gets started, I get lost in what's going to happen and then a few points or games later, i realize I'm not splitting :( Cognitively I understand the benefits and how to splitstep, but it is like dancing, not in my nature.

[graphguy]

Working with HS kids... I would say 95% of them are not trained properly (if at all) about split-steps, so thanks!