Improve drop shot control using body position and backspin.
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Your #1 Takeaway
What should I focus on to improve my drop shot effectiveness?
Focus on body control, footwork, and hiding the shot preparation to generate backspin and make the ball stay low or bounce back near the net.
What Your Guru Thinks
This lesson offers great insights into refining your drop shot. The coach explains why body control is more important than just using your hands. You'll learn how to disguise the shot and use spin effectively. It provides practical tips on where to aim and how to achieve that desired low bounce or even a bounce back.
Key to the drop-shot is in your body position
Audience:
Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill
Level:
60%
Primary
Shot:
Drop Shot
Secondary
Shot:
Volley
Play
Style:
Offensive
Court
Position:
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Tags
skill-lower-intermediate
skill-high-intermediate
style-offensive
Keywords
Drop shot
Body control
Backspin
Padel technique
Court strategy
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