drop shot

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The drop shot is a tennis shot delicately hit to land just over the net, causing it to drop quickly. It is often executed with a similar motion to a drive but with underspin. The goal is to catch an opponent off guard, especially if they are positioned far back on the court, or to force them to rush forward and lunge for the ball, leaving them off balance. This shot requires precision and can be a strategic weapon in a player's arsenal.12

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The drop shot, which is often hit from the same motion as a drive, attempts to get the ball just over the net with underspin so that it barely bounces, either catching an opponent flat-footed in the backcourt where he cannot reach the ball or forcing…
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The drop shot, which is often hit from the same motion as a drive, attempts to get the ball just over the net with underspin so that it barely bounces, either catching an opponent flat-footed in the backcourt where he cannot reach the ball or forcing…
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