Meaning of drop volley | Babel Free

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A drop shot hit with a volley.

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“The drop volley is a delicate shot demanding natural feel⟳. However, it may be suggested that on this shot the racket face⟳ is open⟳, extra underspin is imparted by downward movement of the racket, and the touch⟳ is "soft."”

“When you find⟳ your opponent comfortably deep in the backcourt, do not forget⟳ the drop volley. The occasional drop volley forces the opponent to cover⟳ the short court and play⟳ closer to the baseline.”

“The drop volley (figure⟳ 8.3) is a volley that is hit as a drop shot. Usually a drop volley is hit off a relatively low incoming shot; high shots should be hit with a putaway volley.”

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