dropshot
/ˈdrɑpʃɑt/
verb
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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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