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Crossover Drill - Continuous - Tennis

January 25, 2009

Starting Position

  • Base position

Procedure 

  • Attack right knee up and across body, planting it on the ground.
  • Snap hips open, bringing left foot back to base position
  • Plant and immediately repeat with other leg

Coaching Keys

  • Keep shoulders facing forward
  • Keep hips back and down
  • Keep stomach tight
  • Maintain perfect cutting position during changes of direction

You Should Feel It

  • In the hips, legs, and trunk

Tags: Tennis, Conditioning, Speed

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