Footwork is one thing most players does not enjoy doing it. Here we do not encourage training footwork by following drills that most training programs offer.
We will actually show athletes how to maximise the REACH to the target zone by using the least steps possible (1 or 1.5 or 2) steps.
Conditioning the legs and the core strength is crucial to achieved this objective. After which we introduce lunges. We will show using ordinary steps to the strike zone and at the same time using lunges towards the strike zone. When athletes sees the difference between this 2 movements they will understand what footwork in court is all about. To enhance further we can show them how to move quicker to the strike zone by adding plyometrics into the lunges.
All footwork application must work with shuttles, and natural deliveries must be done. Feeding of shuttles is not advisable.
When athletes have reach to the intermediate level of strength conditioning on their legs and core stability, we can then introduce the jump smash.
As I have always stress that footwork is not about running, hopping or galloping to the strike zone.
Always remember that training of this kind must be progressive, anything other than that will render the athlete to injuries. This is not acceptable if the athlete is under the supervision of a coach.
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