[Emre]

The drop shot can win points cleanly or give your opponent an easy put-away. Timing and disguise make the difference.

• It works best when the opponent is far behind the baseline
• Disguise matters: preparing like a normal groundstroke makes it harder to read
• Underspin and soft hands help the ball stay low
• Following the drop shot forward prepares you for the response

Read more: drop shot mechanics and deception.

Do you use drop shots in matches, and in which situations?

[Emre]

A common mistake: trying drop shots from too far behind the baseline. The ball has to travel too far, and the opponent has time to reach it. Use it from inside the court, after pushing the opponent back.

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