Building Explosive Leg Power And Footwork: Used By Denis Shapovalov
Med ball drills that helped Shapovalov build explosive footwork, load the outside leg, step into the court, and create linear power from the ground up.
Key Points
- Part 1: Step out with the right foot towards the court while holding the med ball in a tennis ready position
- Part 2: Step out with the right foot, take two shuffle steps forward and freeze at impact
- Part 3: Step out with the right foot, take two shuffle steps forward, throw the med ball, and finish with the outside foot forward with a 90-degree bend, freezing at impact, and recover around the cone into the ready position
- Part 4: Combine all the moves continuously without freezing at the finish
- Part 1: Step out with the left foot towards the court while holding the med ball in a tennis ready position
- Part 2: Step out with the left foot, take two shuffle steps forward and freeze at impact
- Part 3: Step out with the left foot, take two shuffle steps forward, throw the med ball, and finish with the outside foot forward with a 90-degree bend, freezing at impact, and recover around the cone into the ready position
- These drills help players use the ground, track the ball, and step into the court, enabling them to create linear power
- This footwork can be used for 80% of players shots and any time you are within 1 meter from each sideline
- Try to make the steps as explosive as possible
- Loading the outside leg with a 90-degree bend and pushing off aids in recovery for the next shot
- Work on not letting the ball drop when hitting
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