1-Step Footwork

A side-to-side movement used to cover short distances, commonly used when moving left to cover a wide backhand. It is performed by the player by shifting their weight to their right leg and pushing their left foot further to the left (vice versa to go to the right).

A disadvantage of one-step footwork is it can leave the player in an exposed, 'stretched out' position if they have to move more than a foot or two. Once stretched out, it is difficult for them to get ready for the next shot.