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Golden Move 2: The Front Foot Hop
David Bailey
David Bailey is the first analyst and coach to systematically study the real footwork patterns of great movers at all levels. In this series we are presenting the 12 Golden Moves that players need to have complete world class footwork. For an introduction to Dave's system, ! To see all the Golden Moves link.
In this article David demonstrates an attacking pattern called the Front Foot Hop for moving into the court, executing with power and balance, and approaching the net. See David teach the step pattern and then watch it demonstrated by players like you (or players you might want to become!), including both adults and juniors.
As I said David's work is based on close analysis of the world's best players. Check out his articles in the Footwork section with footage from live pro play! (!)
David Bailey is a native Australian who has spent 15 years studying tennis at the professional level. He has developed a new language for one of the most complex and misunderstood aspects of the game, footwork and court movement. David has worked with world class players and coaches, national tennis associations and top academies, and has presented at coaching seminars around the world. His teaching system, the Bailey Method, has become a regular part of the coaching curriculum at the Nick Bollettierri Tennis Academy, where it is personally endorsed by Nick
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