Hitting with PERFECT timing: The Blue Paint Step

The 4 step approach is broken down into several important parts. The first step is crucial for timing. However, most players don’t use this step to their full advantage because they are flat footed or flexed. Being flat footed on your first step kills momentum and make it harder to gain speed. Being flexed, locks you into one speed, making it harder to change speed. Here's how to use the first step to your full advantage.