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7. When to Split-Step

If you're a beginner or intermediate player, you should execute your split-step when your opponent is setting up for his shot. As you can see in #1, I'm slowing my forward momentum as I approach the service line. In #2, I'm executing my split-step while my opponent still has his racquet back in preparation for his shot. Now that I'm set, I can react to the ball properly, and in this case (#3), move in to hit a drop volley or volley into the open court.

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