Definitions

1. noun

A tennis shot in which the ball is dropped from near the net, usually to deceive the opponent into thinking the ball is going over the net.

“The tennis player used a clever dropshot to win the match.”

2. noun

A shot in a game, especially baseball, where the ball is dropped from a high place, usually to deceive the opponent into thinking it will be caught.

“The outfielder was fooled by the dropshot and let the ball fall in for a hit.”