Pickleball
Split Step Timing on Opponent Contact
Split step exactly as the opponent contacts the ball, every time
8 min
6 x 15 fed rallies
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Rally at any pace with a partner from any court position.
- 2Watch the opponent's paddle and split step the instant it contacts the ball.
- 3Land the split step with feet shoulder-width, knees bent, ready to move any direction.
- 4Have the partner call out any rep where the split step comes late.
What to focus on
Timing the split step to the opponent's contact, not the ball's flight.
Common mistake
Splitting too early or too late, leaving flat feet at the moment of reaction.