The Badminton Drop Shot is a strategically soft hit that returns the shuttlecock within the opponent's forecourt area. Drop shots are commonly used to score on your opponent when they are positioned deep in their backcourt and would be unable to react to a shallow shot that is positioned close to the net. Regardless of if the opponent can return a drop shot, the shot itself often has the effect of forcing them out of position and sets the player up for another well placed shot. Practicing both slow and fast drop shots are key to deceiving your badminton opponent and varying the speed of the volley.