The split step is one of the most important – if not the most important – element of footwork in tennis. The split step allows you to lower your body’s center of gravity and get ready to change direction. But the split step is also the element you should never neglect when it comes to fast kicks, responsiveness and anticipation. In this video, Michael Kreuzer and Timo Goebel show you some exercises to practice all variations of the split step.