Golden Move 4:
The Back 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, Click Here! To see all the Golden Moves Click Here.

In this article David demonstrates how to hit a heavy even forcing ball while moving back on the forehand with a back foot hop and balance move with the opposite leg. It’s Golden Move #4: The Back Foot Hop. 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.

David’s work is based on two decades of study of the world’s best players. Check out his articles in the Footwork section with footage from live pro play! (Click Here!)

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

Visit David’s Website! Click Here!

To Contact David directly Click Here!

Tennisplayer Forum
 forum
Let's Talk About this Article!

Share Your Thoughts with our Subscribers and Authors!

Click Here