Movement · Tournament

First Step Explosion

Develop explosive first step reaction to all shot types.

Level: NTRP 4.5–5.5 Time: ~20 min XP: +70
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How to do it

  1. 1
    React to partner's racquet contact with explosive first step
  2. 2
    Partner hits random direction - you react
  3. 3
    Focus on reading opponent's racquet
  4. 4
    Complete 30 reaction drills
  5. 5
    Partner rates first step explosiveness
02

Equipment

RacquetBallsPartnerCourt
03

Pass when

Success criteria
Average explosiveness rating of 4/5 over 30 reactions
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