Soften the hand and wrist The drop shot is a touch and feel shot. You typically need to take pace off the incoming ball in order to return it short in the court. Try to gently cradle the ball on the strings with a slightly open racquet face and gently toss it over the net.

Once seen as a cop-out or a party trick, the drop shot has become a vital tactic in the men's and women's game.

Third seed Alexander Zverev had to chase down dozens of drop shots from sprightly Dutchman Jesper de Jong before earning a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-3 victory on Thursday to advance to the French Open third round.

Samuel Lopez-Cardenas of Whitman is all smiles in the post-match interview after becoming Suffolk champion at the Suffolk boys tennis individual championships on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Smithtown East. Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has been making the audacious headlines for all the right reasons in recent times. The star player is currently in the news for his stellar performances in the French Open,

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