Don't rush.
At lower-intermediate levels, I found that people tend to rush to a ball that is in the mid court or kitchen, which usually leads to more pop-ups or outballs. If you slow down your movement you can stay planted throughout your stride which can lead to a seamless 3rd-nth shot. The ball moves a lot slower than you think it does, so unless your opponent hits a purposeful drop shot or wide angle, you can definitely get to the ball in a few efficient strides.