Drop Shot(Dejada)
A delicate shot that barely clears the net and dies in the court.
Advanced
Category: Finesse Shots
Difficulty: advanced
Spanish: Dejada
What is the Drop Shot?
The drop shot is a finesse shot that softly drops the ball just over the net with backspin, making it difficult for opponents to reach.
When to Hit the Drop Shot
When opponents are deep in the court or you want to change the rhythm dramatically.
How to Hit the Drop Shot
- 1Disguise the shot to look like a regular drive
- 2Use a soft grip and delicate touch
- 3Slice under the ball to create backspin
- 4Aim just over the net
- 5The ball should "die" after bouncing
Ready to Practice the Drop Shot?
Find a padel court near you and work on your drop shot technique.