Purpose: This study was to investigate the effect of split-step for lateral movement under lateral step and crossover step. Methods: One male collegiate tennis player was instructed to take a step and reach the target in the direction indicated by the direction signal. Four tasks including lateral step with and without a split-step and crossover step with and without a split-step were investigated. Two Kistler force platforms were used to collect the ground reaction forces. The foot switches and the buttons were used to determine the time when the participant stepped on the ground and reached the target. Results: The participate could reach the target earlier by taking a split-step. Conclusion: In this case study, the split-step increases the velocity of a lateral stepping movement.