Federer Footwork Training

[jasonbourne]

http://www.tennis-tube.net/play.php?vid=1047

[Bungalo Bill]

Originally Posted by jasonbourne

http://www.tennis-tube.net/play.php?vid=1047

Nice! Love it!!

Footwork training is a must for every player and it does NOT come naturally. You got to work at it.

I liked that Federer kept his feet apart predominatly throughout the training. Very important.

1. Jump rope.

2. Butt kicks.

3. Sprints.

4. Footwork drills.

5. Plyos.

6. Hand-eye-foot coordination

Puts to shame all those people that provide advice here telling everyone it all comes "natural' or "just do what the pros do".

Yeah, get it on!

[jrod]

Originally Posted by Bungalo Bill

....
Puts to shame all those people that provide advice here telling everyone it all comes "natural' or "just do what the pros do".

Exactly BB. It's laughable to think all these hackers sitting at their keyboards espousing about how they are naturally gifted when it comes to footwork. I think it's pretty clear that Federer has more natural talent than the collective sum of all posters here on TT and yet he still works his ***** off on footwork drills.

Beautiful stuff.

[Bungalo Bill]

Originally Posted by jrod

Exactly BB. It's laughable to think all these hackers sitting at their keyboards espousing about how they are naturally gifted when it comes to footwork. I think it's pretty clear that Federer has more natural talent than the collective sum of all posters here on TT and yet he still works his ***** off on footwork drills.

Beautiful stuff.

Yup, I agree.

[dman72]

That video appears to be really old. However, it does prove the point that the guy isn't where he's at just from hitting a lot of tennis balls. He trains hard in all areas.

It also helps that he has access to that kind of training and coaching. $$

[VaBeachTennis]

Originally Posted by dman72

That video appears to be really old. However, it does prove the point that the guy isn't where he's at just from hitting a lot of tennis balls. He trains hard in all areas.

It also helps that he has access to that kind of training and coaching. $$

What's great about that video, is that it gives people great training ideas minus the $$$$$$$$$$

[btangel]

wow those are some cool exercises

[scotus]

Can anyone tell me the purpose behind practicing serves standing on an aerobic stepper?

[Topaz]

He uses a platform stance...using the step would help him practice balance during his serve IMO.

[VaBeachTennis]

Originally Posted by Topaz

He uses a platform stance...using the step would help him practice balance during his serve IMO.

Yeah, I think that it would help with balance and recovery................

[Bungalo Bill]

Now watch this and note how Rodger hits the ball in such a way so that he can recover and close the court off as soon as possible.

http://www.tennis-tube.net/play.php?vid=311

Footwork. Shot selection. Movement.

[dozu]

Originally Posted by Bungalo Bill

Now watch this and note how Rodger hits the ball in such a way so that he can recover and close the court off as soon as possible.

http://www.tennis-tube.net/play.php?vid=311

Footwork. Shot selection. Movement.

but he lost that point !

[Bungalo Bill]

Originally Posted by dozu

but he lost that point !

I couldnt tell if he did or not. Does it matter? LOL

[GuyClinch]

girls want to be lifted up ... i dont think rogelio can lift up mirka without having a fork lift...

Yeah keep dreaming. Roger could lift a girl to a standing position. Chicks dig tennis player type bodies. A good example is Beckham who is even skinnier then most tennis players, IMHO.

[Mike Cottrill]

Will,
You see that cheep plastic stepper lol

[topher.juan]

Nice video. I like the drill where the coach throws three balls at once.
How much weight is he benching? 95lbs? incl. bar, obviously reps are key.

[rk_sports]

very nice.. thanks for sharing..

looked like those drills are so much fun as well... apart from being hard work

funny how Fed looks back then .. btw, who's the other guy there?

[Bungalo Bill]

Originally Posted by rk_sports

very nice.. thanks for sharing..

looked like those drills are so much fun as well... apart from being hard work

funny how Fed looks back then .. btw, who's the other guy there?

Love Fed's racquet. Racquet I used to play with.

[user92626]

I don't ever dream to play or have footwork like Fed,

but does anyone know a good drill / exercise to prevent rolling an ankle, twisting a leg or tripping on your own foot? I love playing tennis hard but I still need to be mindful that it's only a hobby to me.

[nethawkwenatchee]

Originally Posted by user92626

I don't ever dream to play or have footwork like Fed,

but does anyone know a good drill / exercise to prevent rolling an ankle, twisting a leg or tripping on your own foot? I love playing tennis hard but I still need to be mindful that it's only a hobby to me.

Braiding (Physical Therapy)

Braiding on a line ~ Cross left foot over right foot. Step right foot out to side. Cross left
foot behind right. Step right foot out to side, Repeat to opposite side. Good for balance and stability on you’re feet.

The more coordinated your legs/feet become the faster you will be able to repeat these steps.

There are also a number of ankle stability exercises that will decrease the likelyhood of injury... Let me know if you would like me to pass some along to you.

Good Luck!