Footwork isn't about raw speed โ it's the habit of setting up hitting distance before the ball arrives.
When footwork feels slow, it's tempting to blame leg strength or reaction speed, but the real issue is often the setup step that creates hitting distance in the first place. This list walks through twelve movement habits worth checking during a rally, from the ready bounce through movement to recovery.
Mark spots on the floor and drill the steps without a ball first, then connect movement to contact using slow feeds. If your knees or ankles hurt, check that before continuing any movement drills.
