Footwork

Tennis Footwork Program

Follow a structured 6-week program with clear video demonstrations, coaching points and progressive footwork sessions. Each workout is designed specifically for tennis, helping you build faster feet, sharper recovery, stronger balance and more effective court positioning. Developed by Dave Bailey, recognised as one of the world’s leading tennis footwork coaches. With 30 years of experience and analysis of more than 18,000 video clips, Dave created the “5 R’s” method — Ready, Read, React, Respond and Recover. He has worked with 21 Grand Slam players, including Emma Raducanu, Monica Seles and Johanna Konta.

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Weekly Footwork Training Program

With Dave Bailey

Master the movement patterns used by advanced players with a step-by-step 6-week footwork program focused on speed, balance, recovery, positioning and court coverage.

  • 18 progressive footwork routines
  • 3 structured sessions per week
  • Improve speed, balance & agility
  • Better recovery & court positioning
  • Groundstrokes, net play & returns
  • Tennis-specific movement training
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Dave Bailey

Dave Bailey

Footwork & Fitness Coach to 21-Grand Slam Players

Dave Bailey is recognized as the world's leading tennis footwork coach. With 30 years of experience, he has analyzed over 18,000 video clips to create the most comprehensive tennis footwork training program available globally. His method, the "5 R's"—Ready, Read, React, Respond, and Recover—is tailored to each player's age, ability, and style.

Dave has worked with 21 Grand Slam players, including US Open champion Emma Raducanu, former world number 1 Monica Seles, and former world number 4 Johanna Konta. His CoachLife content features 18 classes covering tennis-specific footwork patterns, demonstrated alongside top WTA player Cadence Brace, plus fitness and agility training designed to elevate every aspect of movement on court.

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