Improving footwork

Footwork

yashant gyawali
yashant gyawali Asked 13 years ago

will you plz tell how can i improve my footwork??do have any videos or links regarding" how to improve footwork". what type of exercise will improve my footwork??


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Yashant,

We have some basic lessons on Footwork Basics that are important to get right.

If you become a Premium member there are also other lessons based around footwork.  This is a really important part of the game and one that needs to be correct for you to progress. 

The best way to improve your footwork is to do a lot of footwork drills.  You can see a copy of footwork drills that accompany our Training Secrets Revealed DVD.  Just go to the Training Drills on our Free downloads page.  By practicing some of these drills you will naturally improve your footwork. 


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yashant gyawali

yashant gyawali Posted 13 years ago

what exercise away from table will improve footwork?????

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago
You can practice a lot of sideways moving. Shuttles from side to side, working on speed would help you.  It is important to get the movement correct and efficient.


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