Line discipline

• Step on a straight line when the pattern asks for a straight line.
• Turns should land aimed—no late correction steps.
• Feet place the body; hands just finish the job.

Pivots (simple goal)

Turn without wobble, and land ready. If you need a shuffle, the pivot wasn’t finished.

Visual cues

Good footwork looks quiet and controlled. If you know what to watch, problems are obvious before technique breaks.

Ball of foot contact

• What you want: light, responsive contact through the ball of the foot.
• Why it matters: quick direction changes and clean pivots.
• Watch for: feet slapping flat or sticking to the floor.

Heel light vs. grounded

• Heel light: ready to move, change direction, or pivot.
• Heel grounded: stability for delivery and stopping power.
• Watch for: heels lifting during impact or staying heavy when movement is required.

Hips under center of gravity

• What you want: hips stacked under the torso throughout movement.
• Why it matters: balance stays intact before, during, and after stepping.
• Watch for: leaning, reaching, or hips trailing behind the step.

When these three cues are correct, footwork becomes efficient and repeatable. When they are off, speed and balance disappear together.

Drills

Use: Target Line Drill.

Next

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