Carlos Alcaraz drives forward on clay

SportLocation Tennis Desk · 9 Sept 2026

Carlos Alcaraz’s movement is the point here: a low base, a sharp push and then the first steps into the court.

Carlos Alcaraz starts in a deep, balanced stance and the whole clip hangs on what comes next: the first burst of movement.

On clay, that matters. He does not stay planted. He shifts, loads the legs and then drives forward, taking the rally with him rather than waiting for it to come back.

The key detail is the change of direction. Alcaraz moves from a wide base into a quick approach, which is exactly the sort of footwork that lets him close space and put pressure on the other side of the net.

It is a simple sequence, but a useful one: set, move, recover, then keep the court covered as the point develops.