After losing to one of The Big Boys in a tournament, I asked him what he suggested I work on. Without hesitating, he said, “learn to hit the drop shot.â€
What two or three pointers would you suggest to adding this shot to my game?
Tips for the over 60 crowd by the over 60 crowd!
After losing to one of The Big Boys in a tournament, I asked him what he suggested I work on. Without hesitating, he said, “learn to hit the drop shot.â€
What two or three pointers would you suggest to adding this shot to my game?
George:
As you, and most of our “Disciples of Dexter/Allensworth/Wachtel/Atzingen Saturday Morning Tennis Gang” are aware, I have been on the injured-reserve list for the past year. Returning from a nasty injury requires patience, intelligence , and a certain “edge” over your opponent. It also requires a change in your tennis tactics.
For a drop shot, I suggest the following:
1. Keep your opponent deep;
2. Do not “over-use” the drop-shot;
3. Maintain the element of surprise;
4. Use an exagerated “open” grip;
5. Slice under the ball; and
6. Drill your opponent with a .38 Special to “drop” him.
Works every time.
This is not a USTA sanctioned shot.
George, Only drop shot when your well inside the baseline. Visualize the apex of the arc about one foot on your side of the net. Apply backspin and/or sidespin by opening the racquet face. Follow the ball to the net to volley the return. Not so simple but with drills one can learn quickly.