THE SPLIT STEP

THE SPLIT STEP

HOW MUCH TIME TAKE PLACE WHEN YOU BOUNCE A BALL ON THE COURT AND IT COMES UP AND YOU CATCH IT.? ABOUT A SECOND OR LESS. NOW, IS THE BALL TRAVELING 40 MILES PER HOUR? ANSWER, NO. THE AVERAGE GROUND STROKE IS ABOUT 43 MILES PER HOUR; THIS DETERMINES THE TIMING OF THE SPLIT STEP. THE SPLIT STEP IS WHEN BOTH FEET STOP TOGETHER LIKE A HOP SCOTCH. WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT TO YOU? BEFORE EVERY SHOT IN THE GAME THIS MOVEMENT MUST BE DONE FOR MOBILITY AND CHANGE OF DIRECTION. THE SPLIT STEP PRECEDES EVERY VOLLEY, RETURN OF SERVE, AND GROUND STROKE.