How To Return A Drop Shot In Tennis - Top 4 Tactical Plays

Not sure how to return a drop shot in tennis? Learn how to beat a drop-shot tennis player with the following smart tactical plays:

Guideline #1: Play the ball deep down the line and cover the net. This is the safest option as it puts you in a good position at the net. If your opponent attempts a passing shot or lob, observe their next shot to read the lob as early as possible.

Guideline #2: The next play on how to return a drop shot is to play the ball cross-court if you can finish the point. If you can't, push the ball deep down the line.

Guideline #4: If the opponent moves in after your drop shot, follow it to the net if you expect a weak reply. If you're on the receiving end, play a fast passing shot or a low down-the-line shot.

Remember that at the recreational level, the safest option on how to return a drop shot is to push the ball deep down the line and cover the net, expecting a likely lob. Top players are accurate with their passing shots so they often respond to a drop shot with a counter drop shot.

0:00 Intro
0:13 Tip 1 - Down The Line
0:33 Tip 2 - Cross Court But ...
1:13 Tip 3 - Counter Drop Shot
2:19 Tip 4 - Following The Drop Shot

[bbogdanmircea]

You are right about down the line being the best option, I abused dropshots against one opponent and he got me every time with the long ball behind me on the side ...

[Seppi]

I know that some may find that rude or unsporting, but whenever someone plays a bad counter drop shot (in a competitive situation) I simply shoot them in the chest. They take the risk of doing some fancy stuff and I don't see why it's my responsibility to play a more difficult shot around them when they got themselves into that situation in the first place.

[johncharles]

What about drop shots that land near the center service line?

[fsilber]

How does one maintain balance and control when struggling to reach the drop shot?

[mickjagger]

I noticed alll ur shots were slices. Is slice on dropshot a good advice? My topspin shots can go short depending on the dropshot

[Balkeet]

Can u play tennis after lumbar disc herniation? It happened 2 years ago while serving in tennis, never picked racket after that