drop shot
noun
: a delicately hit shot (as in tennis or squash) that drops quickly after crossing the net or dies after hitting a wall
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Two games later, Djokovic left a drop shot within easy reach of the Dutchman, who slipped the ball past him on a sharp angle for a second break of serve.
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
With Keys serving at 5-all, Swiatek hit a running forehand winner off a drop shot at 30-40 to take a 6-5 lead.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Navarro feathered a perfect drop shot that Swiatek rushed to catch up with.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Zheng clipped a drop shot into the tramlines, and Siegemund fell to the floor in delight.
‘The biggest upset of this year’s Australian Open’
Analysis from tennis writer Charlie Eccleshare
Zheng’s exit will leave a big hole at this year’s Australian Open.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
With Keys serving at 5-all, Swiatek hit a running forehand winner off a drop shot at 30-40 to take a 6-5 lead.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Navarro feathered a perfect drop shot that Swiatek rushed to catch up with.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Zheng clipped a drop shot into the tramlines, and Siegemund fell to the floor in delight.
‘The biggest upset of this year’s Australian Open’
Analysis from tennis writer Charlie Eccleshare
Zheng’s exit will leave a big hole at this year’s Australian Open.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drop shot
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“Drop shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop%20shot. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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