🏃‍♂️ Footwork: The Hidden Superpower of Pickleball Players Move better. Play smarter. Win more.

🏃‍♂️ Footwork: The Hidden Superpower of Pickleball Players

Move better. Play smarter. Win more.

If you want to level up your pickleball game, it’s not just about hitting harder or spinning more—it’s about where your feet take you.

Great footwork = great positioning.

And great positioning? That leads to better shot choices, fewer unforced errors, and more wins.

🎯 Why Footwork Matters

Pickleball is a fast-paced game, especially at the net. If your feet are late, your paddle will be too. Think of footwork as the setup for everything else. Good shots start before the swing—even before the bounce.

🔑 Key Elements of Pickleball Footwork

1. Stay on the balls of your feet

This keeps you light, springy, and ready to move in any direction.

2. Use split steps

Right as your opponent hits the ball, take a mini hop. This resets your balance and makes your next move quicker.

3. Short, quick steps > long lunges

Reaching looks cool, but being in the right spot is better. Cover more ground with controlled footwork instead of wild stretches.

4. Get low

Bend your knees, keep your center of gravity down, and you’ll feel quicker and more balanced—especially at the kitchen line.

5. Recover fast

After every shot, reset your feet. Being out of position is like starting the next point with one shoe off.

🧠 Bonus: Footwork Is Mental, Too

Anticipation helps you move smarter, not just faster. Read your opponent’s body language and plan your movement early. You’ll start arriving where the ball is going, not where it was.

Ready to move like a pro?

At my clinics, we break down footwork into drills and gameplay situations. If you’re serious about getting quicker and more confident on the court, join us!

📍 Book now at www.tomcostapickleball.com

📲 Text me at 805-587-0004

Let’s get your feet—and your game—moving forward.