Where Should You Hit the Drop Shot?
- In the service box farthest away from your opponent. Always hit to one side or the other, never down the middle. Hitting to one side will give your opponent a longer distance to run and opens the court up for you.
- Hit the drop shot behind your opponent so he/she will have to stop and change directions before starting to run to the ball.
When Should You Hit the Drop Shot?
- When your opponent stands well behind the baseline to return your shots.
- When you drag your opponent well off of the court deep to one side or the other.
- When you are standing on or inside of the baseline. Avoid hitting drop shots when you're standing behind the baseline. This gives your opponent more time to react and makes it a much tougher shot to execute.
- When your opponent is not expecting it.
- When you are hitting into the wind.
- When the balls are getting old.
Who Should You Hit the Drop Shot To?
- Slow players, or players who don't like to run
- Players who don't like the net
- Players who stand too far back in the court
- Clay court players
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