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What is a drop shot in tennis?

A drop shot is a soft, short shot placed just over the net.

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  1. A deep drive to the corner
  2. A hard serve into the body
  3. A soft short shot placed just over the net ✔

Why: A drop shot is a soft shot with lots of backspin that lands near the net. It makes the opponent sprint forward.

Huh, didn't know that: Roland-Garros says drop shots helped Roger Federer win its trophy in 2009.

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Why did the drop shot whisper? It did not want the net to hear it coming.
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Answer: A soft short shot placed just over the net. A drop shot is a soft shot with lots of backspin that lands near the net. It makes the opponent sprint forward.

  1. USTA: Tennis terms and definitions www.usta.com/en/home/improve/tips-and-instruction/national/tennis-terms-definitions.html
    A softly hit ball with lots of backspin that lands near the net after crossing it.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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