Drop Shot Rally
Tactical Problem: To be able to execute consecutive drop shots.
Skill development: To be able to consecutively place a birdie in the opponent's front court from your back court.
Teaching Points: 

Drop Shot (forehand):

  • Non-racquet arm up (aiming, balance, trunk rotation)
  • Racket arm extension.
  • Snap the wrist.
  • Weight transfer.
  • Follow through, and back to ready position.
  • Same as Overhead clear.
  • Stop swing at full extension and peak height
Underhand Serve:
  • Drop birdie with extended non-racquet arm.
  • Racket arm extension.
  • Weight transfer (step through).
  • Snap the wrist.
  • Follow through, and back to ready position.
Underhand Clear:
  • Same as Underhand Serve.
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Organizational Points:
 
  • Groups of 2.
  • Half-court.
  • Attempt to maintain a rally with one player hitting a drop shot and the returning with an underhand clear or serve.
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