Definition of drop shot in US English:
drop shot
nounˈdräp ˌSHätˈdrɑp ˌʃɑt
(chiefly in tennis or squash) a softly hit shot, usually with backspin, which drops abruptly to the ground.
she played two superb drop shots to save game points
Example sentencesExamples
- The Russian fifth seed wrapped up a comfortable victory with an exquisite drop shot after 71 minutes at Beijing Tennis Center, venue for the 2008 Olympic tournament.
- The player should first start with a drop shot, move on to half and then 3/4 smashes, ending with full power smashes.
- The latter was able to swat that match-ball away on a tight drop shot, jump-starting her to a 10-8 tally in that game and a swift 6-lead in the fifth.
- Moya blew a second match point with a backhand drop shot that fell short.
- As evidence of his grittiness, five times yesterday he followed a drop shot or shots with a birdie or birdies.
verbˈdräp ˌSHätˈdrɑp ˌʃɑt
1with object Use a drop shot against (an opponent)
he tried to capitalize on Simon's discomfort by drop-shotting him
- 1.1no object Play a drop shot.
I drop-shotted well, especially at the start of the match