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Oct 28, 2016
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THE DROPPER: Drop shot basics

The drop shot can add variety and surprise to your game.

Published Oct 28, 2016

The drop shot has recently become very popular on the pro tour, and it’s a perfect shot for club players too. These days, most players bomb the ball from the baseline and move extremely well from side to side. But they’re not as comfortable moving forward and back or playing the net. That’s where the drop shot comes in.