The drop shot is used throughout the game of tennis. You can hit drop shot volleys, or drop shots from ground strokes. There are many different rules when you hit the drop shot. First, you don't want the ball to sit up. Why? Well if it sits up, it will allow more time for your opponent to get to the ball. Next, there is the two bounce rule. What I mean by this, is that the ball must bounce two times inside the service line before going past the baseline. You would want for this to happen because if it only bounces one time in the service line, then it will give your opponent more time to get to the ball. Many players though elect to hit this shot when they get tired, or are tired throughout the match. This is not when you would want to hit the drop shot. You should be inside of the baseline as you are hitting this shot, the farther you are, the farther the ball must travel, and the more time it will give your opponent. Lastly, is the art of disguise. The difference of your stroke from a drop shot to a top spin or flat ball is extremely different. When someone prepares for a drop shot, it looks like they are hitting a slice, which means there is no power coming from this shot. If you hide your intent of the drop shot until the very end, it will make you a very successful drop shotter. Now that you have received an overview of these shots, its time to discuss how to hit them!
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