The Forehand Drop Shot Deconstructed

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The drop shot is arguably the most exciting shot in all of tennis. Nothing gets the crowd going like a great drop shot.

In this article I will discuss the important technical details of the forehand drop shot. With the backhand drop shot coming next month.

Not For Everyone!

First, I offer a caveat that the drop shot is not for everybody and doesn’t fit into every player’s game style. A player needs to have personality, creativity, and courage to play the drop shot well in matches.

It’s also critical to have naturally good hands to execute this shot. While feel can be developed somewhat over time, it’s generally a god given talent.

A player who doesn’t have those qualities should consider devoting time to another shot or strategy. In other words, don’t waste your time working on the drop shot if you don’t have the personality or good hands for executing the shot.

However, if you are one of those intrepid drop shot inclined players, read on to…