The third shot drop is designed to land softly in the kitchen area, allowing the serving team to move forward and gain control of the net.
Moving together helps both players cover the court effectively, minimizing openings for opponents to exploit.
The lob shot is used to force opponents to retreat from the net, keeping them deep in the court and giving your team control of the net.
The dink is a soft shot aimed to keep the ball low, forcing the opponents into a position where they might make a mistake.
Many players have a less powerful or less accurate backhand, making it a strategic target to force errors.