drop shots
Barely-over-net strokes
Drop shots are delicate, strategic plays in racket sports where the ball is hit softly just over the net, landing close to it on the opponent's side.
The goal is to catch an opponent off guard, especially one positioned deep in the court: Her drop shot was perfectly disguised.
In billiards, a drop shot stops the cue ball dead after contact.
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- dinkSoft net-clearing stroke
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- netFinal amount remaining
- slicePortion cut off
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