drop shot
A 'drop shot' can refer to a strategic move in various sports or a tactical action in gaming, each involving a sudden, controlled change in position or direction.
Definition
B2Racket Sports
(technical)A lightly-struck shot that lands just over the net, making it difficult for the opponent to return.
Example
- He won the point with a perfectly executed drop shot.
- Her drop shot caught her opponent off guard.
C1Golf
(technical)A downward chopping shot used to extract a ball from deep grass.
Example
- He used a drop shot to get the ball out of the rough.
C1Gaming
(slang, technical)A move in first-person shooter games where a player quickly switches from standing to prone while shooting.
Example
- She surprised her opponent with a quick drop shot.
C1Fishing
(technical)A technique where the bait is suspended above a weight, allowing for precise placement in the water.
Example
- He caught a bass using a drop shot rig.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drop shot":
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