The longer you can make your drop shot look like a regular ground stroke, the bigger surprise it will be.
The slice ground stroke lends itself beautifully to the drop shot. There's almost no difference in the stroke until you hit the ball. If you are a big topspin slugger, hitting the drop shot in disguise will be a little tougher and will be telegraphed sooner.
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The drop shot seems like such a simple shot, but can be very tricky to hit—and at the right time—in the point.
Follow this guide to determine when, where and why players should hit the drop shot.
Definition of a Good Drop Shot
- A good drop shot is hit with slice/backspin.
- A good drop shot bounces six times before it reaches the service line. A great drop shot never makes it to the service line.
- A good drop shot is one in which the ball is on its way down when it crosses the net.
- A good drop shot is one your opponent does not expect.
Why Do You Hit a Drop Shot?
- To make your opponent run.
- To take control of the point.
- To bring your opponent to the net.
- To win the point.
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Scott Baker is a singles and doubles expert based in central Ohio. To learn more from Scott, visit Tennis4You.com.
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