#81: Dario Novak – The Why, When & How of the Tennis Split Step

Hi guys, in this episode you get to listen to Dario Novak. Dario has for the past 15 years attempted to translate scientific findings into practical advice and have worked with the likes of Christina McHale, Marta Kostyuk, Donna Vekic and Borna Coric. You’ll get to know: Why the split step is important 3 different types of Split Step How to practice the Split Step Enjoy the show! Timestamps: 01:00 The studies on the Split Step 05:10 The reason to pay attention to the Split Step 07:45 The differences in Split Steps in tennis 11:30 Tools to practice the spilt step 14:30 Basketball, jumping rope and music 16:00 How to use a basketball to better the Split Step 18:15 Using a jumping rope to improve the Split Step 19:30 Practicing the Split Step on after the serve 20:45 Practicing the Split Step during ground strokes 23:00 Using video and imitating the pro’s 24:40 The example of Caroline Garcia 26:40 Believe in your instinct 27:00 Defining a proper workload 28:10 Little steps, watch the ball 30:20 How pro players and recreational players watch the ball 32:00 The power of single words 33:30 You have got to have a long-term plan Enjoy your listen!