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Drips Over Soft Drops: Drive-Drop Hybrids That Let You Attack

ByChief October 23, 2026

EdJu was taught third-shot drops like tossing a ball into the kitchen — but in games opponents just let it bounce and attack anyway. He switched to drips: a drive-drop hybrid aimed just a few inches above the net.

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