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Drill: 2 points for a drop shot or angled shot winner6

Objective:
Improve specific aspect of match play by rewarding the players who show creativity in their shot making including skill and touch.

Instruction :
Play a set or tie breaker awarding 2 points to any player who can hit a drop shot or angled winner. Look to work at:
· Shot selection – these shots are only to be played from the right position
· Increasing spin (including backspin, sidespin and topspin) to control these shots · Assessing your opponent and the conditions (ie. don’t drop shot a quick player on a high

bouncing hard court)

Scoring and Details :
The drop shot and angled shot become real weapons on the clay court when it is rare to hit winners “through” the court. These shots are major weapons that can be extremely effective in the hands of the creative player.