The 5 Footwork Patterns Every Tennis Player Should Learn First

Want to move better on the tennis court? In this lesson, world-renowned footwork coach Dave Bailey breaks down the foundations of his movement system, starting with grounded footwork, a wide athletic base, and the first key progressions every player should master. Using his proven 5 R’s framework — Ready, Read, React, Respond, Recover — Dave shows how players can improve balance, pivoting, recovery, and court movement through simple shadow tennis drills that can even be practised at home. This is a must-watch for players, parents, and coaches who want to build stronger fundamentals and more efficient movement from the ground up. Train with world-class coaches at CoachLife.com