Strategies to defend and counter opponent drop shots.
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Your #1 Takeaway
How can I effectively respond to opponent drop shots?
Increase your ball pace, adjust your court position to move forward more, and return the drop shot straight back or use a lob to steal the net.
What Your Guru Thinks
This provides useful guidance on handling opponents who frequently use the drop shot. The coach explains why they might be doing it and offers tactical adjustments you can make to your game. It covers changing your ball speed, adjusting your position on the court, and discusses the best way to return the shot once you reach it. This information can definitely help you feel more confident when facing this challenging shot.
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Audience:
Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill
Level:
50%
Primary
Shot:
Chiquita
Secondary
Shot:
Chiquita
Play
Style:
Defensive
Court
Position:
none
Tags
skill-lower-intermediate
skill-high-intermediate
style-defensive
Keywords
Drop Shot Defense
Court Positioning
Padel Strategy
Response Shots
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