dropshot

/ˈdrɑpʃɑt/
verb
  1. To hit a dropshot in a sport like tennis or badminton.
    • He tried to dropshot but the ball hit the net.
    • The player dropshotted perfectly, leaving the opponent unable to reach it.
    • She dropshotted the ball over the net, winning the rally.
  2. To fish using a dropshot rig.
    • He prefers to dropshot in clear water for better results.
    • She dropshotted with a small minnow lure and got a bite immediately.
    • They dropshotted along the weed line and caught several bass.
noun
  1. A soft shot in tennis, badminton, or similar sports that makes the ball or shuttlecock land just over the net, often surprising the opponent.
    • The player's dropshot caught the opponent off guard and landed softly in the court.
    • He practiced his dropshot to add more variety to his game.
    • She won the point with a perfect dropshot that barely cleared the net.
  2. A type of fishing technique where the bait is suspended above the bottom using a special rig.
    • Dropshot fishing is effective for finicky fish that stay near the bottom.
    • He used a dropshot rig to catch bass in the deep lake.
    • She tied a dropshot with a soft plastic worm and caught several fish.
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