Is it rude to dropshot old people?

[Standaa]

I’m playing a recreational tennis league this summer and there are some older people in my group. Two of them are over 80 years old, one of them even has a metal knee implants. There are lots of other guys over 50 as well. There are also couple of females in their 40s, one of them was a bit overweight and too much running seemed to be a problem for her.

I like to dropshot, but I didn’t have the courage to dropshot those 80 year olds because it seemed disrespectful, even though they were still pretty good runners for their age.

I was wondering, is it rude/disrespectful to dropshot anyone of any age, and if it is, where do you draw the age line on who’s okay to dropshot and who’s not?

 

[J011yroger]

Drop shot them, ace them, hit them with overheads, tie their shoes together, whatever it takes to ensure your sweet sweet victory.

J

 

[user92626]

Drop shot them, ace them, hit them with overheads, tie their shoes together, whatever it takes to ensure your sweet sweet victory.

J

You're missing Tonya Harding them.

 

[J011yroger]

You're missing Tonya Harding them.

Back in 97 I was down a set and a break to an old guy so I punched him in the nuts on the changeover.

I'm not proud of myself but I won in 3.

J

 

[ChaelAZ]

You didn't invite them on your court.
Own 'em.

 

[undecided]

I’m playing a recreational tennis league this summer and there are some older people in my group. Two of them are over 80 years old, one of them even has a metal knee implants. There are lots of other guys over 50 as well. There are also couple of females in their 40s, one of them was a bit overweight and too much running seemed to be a problem for her.

I like to dropshot, but I didn’t have the courage to dropshot those 80 year olds because it seemed disrespectful, even though they were still pretty good runners for their age.

I was wondering, is it rude/disrespectful to dropshot anyone of any age, and if it is, where do you draw the age line on who’s okay to dropshot and who’s not?

As a 50+ year old I'd say go for it depending on how the match is going. If you are getting beaten, no shame in trying to claw back. If you are already winning don't rub it in.

 

[kaninfaan]

Is it rude to dropshot old people?

Yes, always.
Even if youre old and immovable yourself.

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I like to dropshot, but I didn’t have the courage to dropshot those 80 year olds because it seemed disrespectful, even though they were still pretty good runners for their age.
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Well done. Empathy and respect should be given in a gentlemans game.

 

[Ronaldo]

I’m playing a recreational tennis league this summer and there are some older people in my group. Two of them are over 80 years old, one of them even has a metal knee implants. There are lots of other guys over 50 as well. There are also couple of females in their 40s, one of them was a bit overweight and too much running seemed to be a problem for her.

I like to dropshot, but I didn’t have the courage to dropshot those 80 year olds because it seemed disrespectful, even though they were still pretty good runners for their age.

I was wondering, is it rude/disrespectful to dropshot anyone of any age, and if it is, where do you draw the age line on who’s okay to dropshot and who’s not?

Whenever facing Peg Leg Howell,

 

[IowaGuy]

I’m playing a recreational tennis league this summer and there are some older people in my group. Two of them are over 80 years old, one of them even has a metal knee implants. There are lots of other guys over 50 as well. There are also couple of females in their 40s, one of them was a bit overweight and too much running seemed to be a problem for her.

I like to dropshot, but I didn’t have the courage to dropshot those 80 year olds because it seemed disrespectful, even though they were still pretty good runners for their age.

I was wondering, is it rude/disrespectful to dropshot anyone of any age, and if it is, where do you draw the age line on who’s okay to dropshot and who’s not?

How old are you?

I dropshot guys around my same age (mid-40's), but don't dropshot guys that are more than a decade or so older, especially if I ever want to hit with them again.

Almost anyone I play seems to like to dropshot me, so it seems like the etiquette is no problem whatsoever if the guy is mid-40's or younger

 

[Deleted member 766172]

Over 80 and you are thinking about the drop shot? I feel like this is a troll post, but will answer anyways. Don't dropshot the 80 year olds.

 

[megamind]

I’m playing a recreational tennis league this summer and there are some older people in my group. Two of them are over 80 years old, one of them even has a metal knee implants. There are lots of other guys over 50 as well. There are also couple of females in their 40s, one of them was a bit overweight and too much running seemed to be a problem for her.

I like to dropshot, but I didn’t have the courage to dropshot those 80 year olds because it seemed disrespectful, even though they were still pretty good runners for their age.

I was wondering, is it rude/disrespectful to dropshot anyone of any age, and if it is, where do you draw the age line on who’s okay to dropshot and who’s not?

Yes, but you should do it anyways

Tennis is a competitive sport

They know the rules, you do toi

 

[Addxyz]

It's not rude, it's dangerous. Don't want to give those old guys a heart attack.

 

[megamind]

It's not rude, it's dangerous. Don't want to give those old guys a heart attack.

Why they play tennis then.

Is it that wrong if they played with ppl with a similar fitness and health condition level

Why restrict a fitter person’s game because of their own potential health problems

 

[Chadalina]

Drop shots are rude in general. Playing tennis is hitting the ball, not running foreward after it.

Drop volley though is legit, otherwise you look like a hack.

 

[SystemicAnomaly]

Why they play tennis then.

Is it that wrong if they played with ppl with a similar fitness and health condition level

Why restrict a fitter person’s game because of their own potential health problems

You sound like a charming human being. This is a recreational tennis league. If I'm playing someone of a significantly lower level, I get no satisfaction and little benefit from blowing them off the court. Much better to challenge them by pushing them close to their limit... occasionally past their limit.

That way, you still have a good chance of getting a decent rally going. If you are unable to do this, then perhaps you need to work on control and on developing more variety in your own game.

 

[Ronaldo]

Drop shots are rude in general. Playing tennis is hitting the ball, not running foreward after it.

Drop volley though is legit, otherwise you look like a hack.

Odd, these geezers have no prob dropping each other. Heard that rude comment before when I used a service return dropper. In doubles.

 

[JoaoN]

If it is in a tournament or league match, i dropshot everbody, old, young, thin or fat, male or female. if it is just casual hitting or in a non competitive match, i prefer not to dropshot anyone.

 

[JoaoN]

Over 80 and you are thinking about the drop shot? I feel like this is a troll post, but will answer anyways. Don't dropshot the 80 year olds.

LOL, the fact that they are even playing tennis over 80s is a hell of an accomplishment.

 

[Standaa]

Over 80 and you are thinking about the drop shot? I feel like this is a troll post, but will answer anyways. Don't dropshot the 80 year olds.

sure, but what about 60 year olds? are they okay? where do you draw the line?

 

[Ronaldo]

If it is in a tournament or league match, i dropshot everbody, old, young, thin or fat, male or female. if it is just casual hitting or in a non competitive match, i prefer not to dropshot anyone.

Still recall a league match, in which our #1 singles guy, despite working hard on his groundies every chance he could was beaten by droppers. Never got to use his best shot

 

[Cashman]

Back in 97 I was down a set and a break to an old guy so I punched him in the nuts on the changeover.

I'm not proud of myself but I won in 3.

J

Not proud of the nut shot, or not proud of dropping a set to an oldster?

 

[Deleted member 766172]

sure, but what about 60 year olds? are they okay? where do you draw the line?

If you think to yourself "I'm facing an old guy right now", I'd say lay off the drop shot. For each person, the age that you start thinking this is probably going to differ.

 

[Ronaldo]

Back in 97 I was down a set and a break to an old guy so I punched him in the nuts on the changeover.

I'm not proud of myself but I won in 3.

J

Snatch victory from the Balls of Defeet,

 

[acintya]

nothing in tennis is rude cause these old bastards will pull every trick that they got on you. at the end they will dropshot you and you will lose.

just go for whatever you want till age 70.. for the older guys you can think about excluding the dropshot from your game.

 

[movdqa]

As a senior player, I'd be insulted if you didn't play your best.

 

[BetaServe]

Depends if I like him or not?

 

[Dartagnan64]

If you can beat me with drop shots then do it. It's my job to find a counter for that. If I can't counter it, it's time to play doubles. If i can't solve it in doubles, its time for pickle ball.

That being said, if it's for funsies then I'd probably avoid drop shots and try to keep rallies going. League and tournaments though, you make the best shots that will help you win the point.

 

[LeeD]

Dropshot them if they show enjoyment when you lose a point.

 

[Ronaldo]

Depends if I like him or not?

Depends???

 

[JoaoN]

Dropshot them if they show enjoyment when you lose a point.

Or if they scream a loud "come on". (Hate players that keep screaming even on recreational and non competitive matches).

 

[Chadalina]

Odd, these geezers have no prob dropping each other. Heard that rude comment before when I used a service return dropper. In doubles.

You would get the 60mph slomo moonball kicker. Good luck drop shotting a ball 2ft over your head

Same on the groundies, cant hit a good drop shot off high balls, stays in air too long

 

[user92626]

Or if they scream a loud "come on". (Hate players that keep screaming even on recreational and non competitive matches).

Why do you hate screamers? Do you have sensitive ears?

I generally avoid guys who play like they're attending a funeral. You know, all serious, stoic, smile-less, noiseless.

 

[Ronaldo]

You would get the 60mph slomo moonball kicker. Good luck drop shotting a ball 2ft over your head

Same on the groundies, cant hit a good drop shot off high balls, stays in air too long

Saw this last Saturday. 75 yo partner told me to short hop that kicker, never letting it rise. Won 6 games/row and the set.

 

[user92626]

nothing in tennis is rude cause these old bastards will pull every trick that they got on you. at the end they will dropshot you and you will lose.

just go for whatever you want till age 70.. for the older guys you can think about excluding the dropshot from your game.

Head hunting or going for blood for intimidation (which might shake up your opponent and work in your favor later) is very rude and unacceptable for rec tennis though.

However, it's perfectly fine in ATP, WTA.

I can overhead above average but I rather err than take a chance of hitting someone.

 

[Chadalina]

Saw this last Saturday. 75 yo partner told me to short hop that kicker, never letting it rise. Won 6 games/row and the set.

You get the 110 body shot then, i just mix it up

 

[The Green Mile]

Most of them cry about it as well, at least some can laugh it off. "I would have got to that 30 years ago!" "Disrespecting your elders like that!" I hardly ever drop shot old farts in casual play.

There's this one women, if you drop shot her in the first game of the match, whether it's casual or competitive, she's angry for the remainder of it. Even tanks at times. It's an unwritten rule at our club not to do it, so it doesn't become awkward lol

 

[user92626]

My elders are ruthless with me. They always want handicaps from me and laugh their @sses off when I run and fail.

So naturally I have to drop shot and get to laugh back.

 

[Ronaldo]

You get the 110 body shot then, i just mix it up

Kid tried that 110 serve..........................................tried, never got it in. Still chasing that White Rabbit.

 

[Chadalina]

Kid tried that 110 serve..........................................tried, never got it in. Still chasing that White Rabbit.

Who said it has to go in? I expect it to hit the baseline or you jk

 

[ByeByePoly]

I’m playing a recreational tennis league this summer and there are some older people in my group. Two of them are over 80 years old, one of them even has a metal knee implants. There are lots of other guys over 50 as well. There are also couple of females in their 40s, one of them was a bit overweight and too much running seemed to be a problem for her.

I like to dropshot, but I didn’t have the courage to dropshot those 80 year olds because it seemed disrespectful, even though they were still pretty good runners for their age.

I was wondering, is it rude/disrespectful to dropshot anyone of any age, and if it is, where do you draw the age line on who’s okay to dropshot and who’s not?

You are welcome to dropshot this 61 year old ... you first.

 

[user92626]

There's this one women, if you drop shot her in the first game of the match, whether it's casual or competitive, she's angry for the remainder of it. Even tanks at times. It's an unwritten rule at our club not to do it, so it doesn't become awkward lol

Likewise, we have a 4.9", about 300 lbs guy in his mid 60s who openly insults anyone who drop-serves on him. He stands way back and can't move forward fast enough to get to very soft, short service balls. He would quit playing if he got it twice.

The thing is other guys need him to play. LOL.

 

[Ronaldo]

Who said it has to go in? I expect it to hit the baseline or you jk

Last Saturday we just ducked. Thank goodness there was a fence behind us. Or those balls would be up a creek. Btw, I won my set with the kid.
We came to the net and drop volleyed those old men.

 

[Standaa]

Over 80 and you are thinking about the drop shot? I feel like this is a troll post, but will answer anyways. Don't dropshot the 80 year olds.

but then aren’t they getting an unfair advantage from me?

Poll added

 

[tonylg]

Up two breaks against someone 40 years older and trying to win points with drop shots? You're a jerk and should not be playing a gentleman's game.

In a close match (or losing) is a different matter. I'm a "mature" player and don't want to win a match because someone left shots on the table because of my age.

 

[EddieBrock]

This is a question I've wrestled with myself. If you're playing against someone for fun and you know they have an injury it would be wrong to exploit it. For example, one time I went to hit with a friend and I had pain trying to hit my 2 handed backhand so I asked him to hit me only forehands and volleys. By the same token if someone can't run due to age and you're just playing for fun it would be wrong to intentionally drop shot him over and over.

I've encountered this situation at a few clinics. One time we did a game where I was at the net and I hit a drop volley and this old guy complained to the coach about me doing that. At that point I hadn't given it much thought, but in hindsight I shouldn't have done it.

On the other hand if it's a competitive match then by all means do whatever you want and if he can't handle it he should retire from the match.

 

[MyFearHand]

Leagues are about competing so play to win. I regularly hit with a 72 year old man and even in practice I hit drop shots from time to time. There's no harm in it and if they don't want to play with you again so be it. There are plenty of people who play tennis and don't mind losing to a drop shot so find one of them.

 

[Ronaldo]

Leagues are about competing so play to win. I regularly hit with a 72 year old man and even in practice I hit drop shots from time to time. There's no harm in it and if they don't want to play with you again so be it. There are plenty of people who play tennis and don't mind losing to a drop shot so find one of them.

Just don't drop a teenager. May come up short

 

[MajesticMoose]

I would drop shot to your heart's delight. Short slices, deep slices. Slices to both corners. Make their old legs run. Show no mercy.

 

[Ronaldo]

I would drop shot to your heart's delight. Short slices, deep slices. Slices to both corners. Make their old legs run. Show no mercy.

Remember they have racquets too. Prepare to chase lobs

 

[MajesticMoose]

Remember they have racquets too. Prepare to chase lobs

It's a good thing I can hit off the rise on both sides then. I don't put up with lob pushers. My arse will be coming to net once funny business starts.