If any shot is closer to a drop shot in terms of securing your position, it’s a drive. There are situations where a drop shot makes things horrible. One is that you’re a power player and can execute a drive shot better than a drop shot. Trust me, you’d be stupid to try a drop shot, then. There’s no need to give up on your natural play because something else is in trend. Just focus on what you can do the best and follow the path.