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| The Split Step |
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The split step, it's not where it's when.
The Split Step is arguably the most important skill in the game of tennis as it enables you to react quickly and deliberately to your opponent’s shot, allowing you to position yourself where you have the best opportunity to make your next shot. The split step involves making a slight forward hop with your feet parallel to each other at the moment your opponent hits the ball. Do not stop when landing the split step and wait but rather "hop and go". The split step helps you retain slight forward momentum but allows you to quickly and instantly move in any direction to intercept your opponent’s shot, thereby optimizing your chances for an effective return of your own.
 While the logic of the split step is easy to understand, it is a difficult skill to master for even the best players. With patience and persistence, however, you can do it! Don’t give up!
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