Here is another example of footwork in a static type pose I would say - well, Geoff does not look particularly ruffled in his attempt to play the ball!!
Geoff is 31 years of age in this photo, and was the current holder of the World Open title, having won the first World Amateur title in 1967.  The article goes on to say:
"Hunt's game is perhaps not overtly attractive as that of, for example, Qamar Zaman, Hiddy Jahan or Ahmed Safwat.  He is a player's player, a connoisseur's player, a crisply efficient match-winning craftsman.  His game is a fierce cocktail mixed from speed, power and precision.  The quickness of his reactions and his footwork is astounding.  He maintains pressure by taking the ball early and whacking the volleys exactly where he wants them to go.  He seeks to bury the ball to length, or into the cross-court nick.  He forces his opponent to scramble about in the back corners - then moves him up the court with a drop (played with the same action as his drives) or a "gut-ripper" boast."

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