How to Hit a Drop Shot in Tennis

If you’re looking to add a bit of finesse to your tennis game, a drop shot is the perfect move. But how do you hit a drop shot? In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know.

The Grip

There are two main grips for hitting a drop shot: the eastern backhand grip and the continental grip. The eastern backhand grip is the more traditional of the two and is how most people learn to hit a drop shot. This grip is also used for hitting a topspin backhand. The continental grip, on the other hand, is the grip used by most professional tennis players. This grip gives you more control over the ball and is better for hitting a slice.

Eastern Forehand Grip

The Eastern Forehand Grip is the most common grip for professional tennis players. With this grip, you hold the racket in your dominant hand with your palm turned toward thestrings. Your thumb and first two fingers grip the racket from underneath,and your last two fingers grip it from the top. This grip gives you a lot of control over the ball and is best for players who hit with a lot of topspin.

Continental Grip

The continental grip is the most popular and commonly used grip in tennis. The main reason many players use this grip is because it’s the best grip for hitting a serve. With the continental grip you can get a lot of power and spin on your serve. The Continental Grip is also known as the “Chopper Grip” because it’s often used by players who stay back near the baseline and hit a lot of topspin shots.

The Set Up

A drop shot in tennis is one of the most effective shots you can hit. It is a finesse shot that can wrong-foot your opponent and give you a winner. But how do you hit a drop shot? Here is a step-by-step guide to hitting a drop shot in tennis.

The Ready Position

Getting into the ready position is the first step to hitting a drop shot. Here’s how:
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your weight equally distributed on both feet.
2. Bend your knees and get low in order to have a low center of gravity.
3. Raise your non-dominant hand and point to where you want the ball to land. This will help you keep your eye on the ball and ensure that you hit your target.
4. Hold your racket in front of you with your dominant hand, keeping your elbow close to your body.
5. Step forward with your dominant foot and bring your racket back at the same time (as if you are about to hit a backhand).
6. Shift your weight onto your front foot, and as you do so, snap your wrist forward to hit the ball.

The Backswing

When hitting a drop shot, the backswing is crucial. You want to take a relatively short backswing, and then stop suddenly at the top. This abbreviated backswing help you add more topspin to the ball.

The Shot

A drop shot in tennis is a low- trajectory shot used to make the opponent run forward to retrieve the ball. A drop shot is typically used as a surprise move when the opponents are at the net. When executed properly, a drop shot can be an effective way to win a point.

The Contact Point

The contact point is where the strings and the ball meet. It’s also the moment when the energy you’ve put into your swing is transferred to the ball. With a drop shot, you want to make contact slightly in front of your body with an downward motion. This will cause the ball to spin and drop quickly over the net.

The Follow Through

After hitting the ball, your racket should start to drop as you begin to follow through. As your racket falls, continue to swing up and across your body. Your non-dominant hand should end up pointing at the target. This is called finishing high. As you finish, your feet should be balanced and ready to move if necessary.