Plural of dropshot; in tennis or badminton, a softly hit shot that lands close to the net with minimal bounce.
Compound of 'drop' and 'shot,' from sports terminology. The term emerged as racquet sports became formalized in the 19th century.
The dropshot is one of tennis's most elegant tactics—it requires precise touch and forces opponents to run forward, and the fact that it's named 'drop' reflects how the ball barely bounces after landing.
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