Pickleball pro Preston Engel explains when to drive or drop the third shot, highlighting how reading the opponent’s return can help players maintain momentum and control during a point.

ROLAND GARROS, PARIS — When it happens, a hush descends over the tennis court. There’s a split second in which the crowd realizes that the rhythm of the point has been irrevocably altered. A tennis ...

Clay courts present unique challenges—sliding, tricky bounces, extended rallies—that often reward strategic play over sheer power. That's why the drop shot is such a smart and effective tactic. A ...