Doc's Tip of the Evening -- FH drop shot

When hitting a forehand drop shot, remember disguising the shot is the most important factor. This means when preparing try to stay in your forehand drive grip when turning. You will first need to compact the turn or preparation a bit, like when you make the adjustment attacking a shorter lower forehand. Then you will probably need to change into the continental grip as you drop the arm down and bring the stings in behind the ball. If you have more of a eastern grip, you may not need to change grips as you start down to contact the ball. There will be some ulnar deviation of the wrist but very little prior to and after contacting the ball. But, overall I would not characterize the wrist as loose AT ALL on this shot. Remember, to stop your follow through very succinctly after contacting the ball. The bottom edge of the racket should slightly cup underneath the ball after contact. afdd