A drop shot is a technique which uses one's control to return the tennis ball at a very low trajectory, placing the ball very close to the net and, if executed correctly, having a low bounce to make the opponent have a harder time returning the ball. Most players usually uses backspin or sidespin to make the opponent have a harder time to return the ball.

The drop shot can be used with both forehand and backhand shots, although it is easier to use on the backhand because it is easier to add backspin or slice it on that side.

Adding slice to the ball can make the ball bounce lower, and with enough spin, can cause the ball to bounce back towards the net. A perfect example of this is Tezuka's Zero-Shiki Drop Shot, where the heavy amount of backspin added to the ball not only makes the ball return to the net but does not allow the ball to bounce. Normally, however, the ball will gain at least some form of rebound in most circumstances.

Sidespin, however, allows the ball bounce to kick off to the sides, similar to a spin serve would.

A drop volley is simply a drop shot used as a volley.

Known Users Edit

• Tezuka Kunimitsu
• Momoshiro Takeshi
• Echizen Ryoma
• Kevin Smith