In celebrating 50 years of TENNIS Magazine last year, we looked back at the tips we’ve published over the years to find ones that withstood the test of time. No one has perfected the drop shot ...

“People have taken a page from (Carlos) Alcaraz,” Tennis Channel analyst Andy Roddick said during the recent Italian Open, referring to the sensational newcomer’s reliance on the drop shot.

As players hit with more power and more topspin the drop shot has become increasingly effective as a surprise variation. Use this when you have forced your opponent back behind the baseline with a ...