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Build A Reliable Drop Shot. Stay On Offense.

PickleArc™ DROP Model

• Contact height: 18–36 inches depending on bounce and stance

• Apex location: midway between contact and net, or just before net

• Apex height: 46–60 inches depending on distance and pace

Net crossing: through the top of the 12 inch window

• Descent: soft and controlled into the kitchen

With a drop, the ball should

• Peak early and begin descending quickly

• Land low in the kitchen, near opponents’ feet

• Force opponents to contact upward

• Buy time for you to advance forward

On offense, arc training helps you

• Reach the kitchen line safely

• Force upward replies, creating attackable pop-ups

On defense, arc training helps you

• Neutralize aggressive baseline exchanges

• Reduce opponent attack angles

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