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Coach's
Corner
Return the Drop Shot Straight Ahead
Vary your response to the drop shot to conform
to the situation; you should, however, hit the ball straight ahead
of you most often. If you can get the drop shot fairly comfortably
and your opponent stays back (you can see him in the periphery of
your vision), your best shot is a semi-floater straight in front of
you; you will then be in good position to play his return.
Occasionally you can drop-shot right back, hitting the ball directly
in front of you to make him scramble for a low ball that you can
volley for a winner.
If you barely get to his drop shot, scoop it
deep in front of you if he stays back. If he moves inside his
baseline hoping to drive-volley your return, try to make him hit a
half volley—hit the ball straight ahead but make it bounce opposite
where he is standing. As a rule of thumb, return drop shots straight
ahead of you. Only rarely, when you drive the ball at waist level or
nearly waist level, should you hit it cross court.
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