Drop or Drive

Key Points

• The purpose of the drive is to try and stun the opponent (left jab)
• The drop is a softer shot that enables you to move forward to the kitchen line
• When the ball is below the level of the net, dropping is typically the better shot
• When the ball is above the level of the net, driving becomes a good option
• The third shot drop doesn’t have to be perfect, it’s designed to help you move forward, which can be done in gradual steps
• When your opponent hits deep you should almost always hit a drop rather than drive
• When you’re in trouble on a deep ball pulling you sideways, open stance is better than closed stance