Erne Footwork & Timing
Overview
Set up crosscourt dinks, jump the corner for Ernes with legal positioning. Reset back to neutral after each rep.
Tip for Left-Handers
Left-handers: practice Erne footwork both sides to keep forehand in the middle.
Steps (4)
Setup Dinks
4 min12 repsCrosscourt dinks 4 balls to bait a wide reply.
Jump Line
5 min10 repsCross-step, clear the kitchen, land legal for Erne volley.
Reset Neutral
4 minAfter each Erne attempt, retreat to neutral and recover stance.
Live Points
5 minPlay out points starting with the setup pattern. First to 7 wins.
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