What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tennis tactic where ingenious prods desirable (4-4)" mean?

The definition is "Tennis tactic". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PRODS ("prods") + HOT (synonym of "desirable") [anagram: "ingenious"] = DROPSHOT; definition: "Tennis tactic" The answer is DROPSHOT.

Tennis tactic where ingenious prods desirable (4-4)

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