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A drop shot is a shot in raquet sports which requires slicing the ball, putting a backspin on the ball just over the net.

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a drop shot is a shot left very short, close to the net so that the receiver must approach the net to return it.

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Q: What is a drop shot in tennis?
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The disadvatages of using the drop shot in tennis?

One of the major disadvantages in using a drop shot is that it is one of the hardest shots in tennis to master and do correctly. While playing in a match though the main disadvantage is if the player you are challenging is quick enough to get the drop shot and get a good angle which then it can be impossible to return the shot sometimes and then if the player retrieves the drop shot and the player returns the drop shot return the player who does the drop is very vulnerable for the next return.


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The name for a generic shot in tennis is a stroke. Strokes include forehands, backhands, volleys, drop shots, lobs, approach shots, serves, returns, groundstrokes, half-volleys, lob volleys, overheads, etc.


What is the name given to tennis short which is executed just after the ball drop?

When the shot is played just as the ball has hit the court, it's called a half volley.


What is a chop shot in tennis?

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What year was Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis released?

Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis was released in May 2006. This is a realistic simulation game that required two players. The game also feature a drop shot.


What is the first shot in a tennis rally called?

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Definition of top spin in tennis?

Top spin is when you brush up on the ball with the racquet to make top spin. Top spin is used in tennis to make the ball drop onto the court so it will not go out of play. It is the most common used shot in tennis. It is very consistant.


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If you drop a tennis ball how long will it take to touch the ground?

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