drop shot
US /ˈdrɑːp ˌʃɑːt/
UK /ˈdrɑːp ˌʃɑːt/

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drop shot
a shot in tennis or badminton that is hit softly and lands just over the net, making it difficult for the opponent to reach
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The tennis player executed a perfect drop shot, leaving his opponent stranded.
O tenista executou um drop shot perfeito, deixando seu oponente parado.
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She surprised her opponent with a delicate drop shot.
Ela surpreendeu sua oponente com um delicado drop shot.