| A drop shot is a thing of beauty and it can be a | | | | balls. |
| powerful weapon in every level of tennis. Being able to | | | | 9. Use a short back swing and a short follow through. |
| hit a well disguised drop shot on your forehand and | | | | 10. Do not use this shot when you are well behind the |
| your backhand can be a great asset for you and for | | | | baseline. This is a low percentage shot. |
| your tennis game. | | | | 11. Use this tactic when you want to draw your |
| As its name implies, in this shot, the tennis drops over | | | | opponent into the net. Then you can pass them or lob |
| the net and stays low to the ground. It usually has little | | | | over them. |
| or no pace. This shot is all about touch, feel and | | | | 12. When you are close to the service line and your |
| accuracy. | | | | opponent is at the baseline or behind the baseline, |
| Here a some suggestions for mastering the shot that | | | | consider the drop shot. |
| can help you to win more tennis matches: | | | | 13. This kind of shot is a good tactic against taller |
| 1. Soften your grip so you can feel the ball and develop | | | | players who don't like to bend down for a low ball. |
| the touch you need to execute this shot. | | | | 14. The drop shot is a great tactic for changing the |
| 2. Turn sideways toward the net. | | | | pace and the geometry of a tennis match. |
| 3. Keep your head very still throughout the stroke. | | | | 15. This kind of shot can neutralize a hard hitter who |
| 4. Hit this shot as far away from your opponent as | | | | likes to stay behind the baseline. |
| possible. | | | | 16. A drop shot is a great tool for a player who is |
| 5. Effective drop shots will bounce three times in the | | | | losing power and velocity from his or game and who |
| service box. | | | | wants to develop a balanced and well rounded attack. |
| 6. Disguise your shot by setting up as if you are about | | | | 17. Experiment with this shot during a match. If it works |
| to his a ground stroke. | | | | well, continue to use it. |
| 7. Use a continental or western grip when you want to | | | | 18. An effective drop shot can frustrate an opponent |
| hit this kind of ball. | | | | and give you a psychological edge. |
| 8. Practice hitting the drop shot off different kinds of | | | | |