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footwork

[foot-wurk] / ˈfʊtˌwɜrk /


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“I thought it was a great time to be able to master my footwork, and then to come back out and just play fast and not have to worry about it.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Her ball toss went awry, her footwork was a step slower, and she was more agitated, at one point screaming in frustration after a netted forehand.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Schönegger remembers him as a youngster who stayed on to practise his footwork and groundstrokes after the group lessons were over.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

“The patternization in Mike McDaniel’s system has required some footwork changes,” added head coach Jim Harbaugh.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Upon arrival, I would join the group class where we would do footwork and drills.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad



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