To hit a great drop shot, make sure you have a soft grip on your racket. Having a soft grip is important because it allows you to catch and release the ball, producing a short ball. On a scale from 1 – 10, your grip should be around a 3.
If you watch tennis on tv, drop shots can sometimes look like the player is cutting at the ball. It may look like the cutting motion is what’s making the ball go over the net, but in reality it’s the loose grip making the shot successful.