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Aryna Sabalenka’s movement between shots

SportLocation Tennis Desk · 28 Sept 2026

Aryna Sabalenka’s practice-court movement is all about resetting: staying balanced, racket ready, and prepared to shift laterally.

Aryna Sabalenka’s work here is in the movement between shots. She drops into a low ready stance, then adjusts across the court with her racket held in front.

The practical detail is how she resets: feet apart, knees bent and body ready to move again. Later, she leans into a lateral step and reaches with the racket, carrying her balance towards the ball’s path. The footage does not show a clear contact, so the focus stays on preparation rather than the result.

On a tennis court, a ready position is only useful if it leaves room to move. Sabalenka’s low stance keeps that next adjustment available.