Coach feeds short balls to the player. Player alternates offensive shot and drop shot.
Using drop shots can be a real weapon for any level player. When you expect a drop shot, you will probably position yourself closer to the baseline but when you expect a powerful drive, you will move back behind the baseline. Players who mix up offensive shots with drop shots are really successful because their opponents don't know where to stand to respond effectively.
Most club players practise the serve on its own and then have no idea what to do with the ball that comes back. Serve plus one is the pattern that turns a good serve into a won point.
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