| The tennis drop shot can be a powerful way to score | | | | makes it most difficult to be picked up by the |
| a point when you are playing against an opponent who | | | | opponent. So, to hit a tennis drop shot, pull your racquet |
| seems to rule over the base line. A mastery over the | | | | like badminton players prior to a serve from the |
| drop shot can help you force them to come forward | | | | opponent. As the ball nears slightly bend your right |
| thus breaking their momentum and giving you more | | | | knee (if you are a right hander) while you stoop down |
| chances. | | | | to let the ball get as low as possible. |
| It is always easier to hit drop shots from closer to the | | | | As you do this, slice your tennis racquet in order to |
| net than from the baseline. However, it is imperative | | | | effect a back spin on the ball. At this position, your left |
| that you learn how to do both of them. If you are | | | | knee should be in a forward stance bent close to 90 |
| closer to the base line, more effort is required to hit the | | | | degrees. At this stance, you get a pretty effective |
| drop shot. Hence, it is better if you have a conventional | | | | back spin on the ball. |
| forehand grip when hitting a drop shot from the | | | | The angle you give to the ball depends on how far the |
| baseline. However, if you are closer to the net, you | | | | net is away from you. It is a more flatter shot if you |
| may use an Eastern grip. | | | | are closer to the baseline and more uppish, if you are |
| The main idea behind hitting drop shots is to give the | | | | closer to the net. |
| ball a backspin. This slows down the balls motion and | | | | |