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Wide Net Split-Step & Centered Ready Position Stance
Assume the net ready position using a continental grip, widening your stance and lowering your center of gravity compared to a baseline split-step. Keep the racket centered directly in front of the chest with the racket head elevated above grip height, ready to react equally to both forehand and backhand sides.
Key points
- Widen feet and drop the hips lower than in a baseline ready stance to react quickly in limited time
- Position the racket head in the center of the body with the frame elevated above wrist height
- Avoid leaning or pre-setting early toward either the forehand or backhand side
Common mistakes
Waiting with a narrow stance and dropped racket head, which slows reaction time to wide incoming balls.
Sets: 1Rest: 1 minEst. duration: 1 min 5 sec
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