Tennis
Lateral Shuffle Shadow Drill
Stay balanced while covering the baseline laterally
8 min
6 x 30 seconds
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Shuffle sideways along the baseline between two cones, staying low with feet apart.
- 2Shadow-swing a forehand or backhand at each cone without crossing the feet.
- 3Keep the head level and avoid bobbing up and down between shuffles.
What to focus on
A low, balanced base that stays level while moving sideways.
Common mistake
Standing too tall and crossing the feet, losing balance on direction changes.