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By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide to Tennis since 1998

Photo Lesson: The Backhand Drop Volley

Friday July 4, 2008
The softer the court, the better any shot with the word "drop" in it will work. On the Wimbledon grass, the drop volley is especially prevalent, because unlike the other soft surface, clay, grass makes it easier to attack the net in general. Here's a step-by-step lesson on the backhand drop volley, with an animation showing the most crucial moment.

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