What to notice
Review surface, footwear and the practice format. A doubles session with fewer wide chases is a different task from repeated singles movement drills, but neither is appropriate if it remains painful.
Practical next steps
- Identify whether the trigger is pushing off, braking, pivoting or reaching.
- Pause the painful movement drill and discuss a suitable modification.
- Get a swollen, locking or giving-way knee assessed rather than changing shoes alone.
When to get help
Seek urgent assessment for a badly swollen or deformed knee, inability to bear weight, locking or giving way. A hot, red knee with fever also needs urgent care.