Drop-shot in detail

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 10 years ago

DHS Lover

DHS Lover Asked 10 years ago

Hi PingSkills, just wanted to know in detail what drop-shot mean as what i know, drop-shot is a ball that bounce near the net and short so, if the ball bounce near the net but then the ball goes long, is it still called drop-shot or not ? And also, does drop-shot is always a fast ball ? If the ball bounce near the net but it's slow, is it still called a drop-shot ? And also, can i make a drop-shot when the ball is long ? (Is it good or not ?) last, when i must do that drop shot and why ? As i can just keep attacking and make them in trouble please for the answer thank you :D


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Frendy,

A drop shot is a shot that lands close to the net.  Take a look at the lessons on the Drop Shot off a Lob and the Drop Shot off a Chop.


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DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago

Ok then so, what's the right time to make the drop shot ? What i mean is how far the opponent is to make a good drop shot so they can't get it

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

This is a judgement call.  You will get the feel of it the more you try the shot.



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