A drop given to a player without penalty see Drop
A drop where there is no penalty.
In match play, after the Crawford game has been played and the trailing player has an even number of points to go, the option of the leading player to refuse a double without reducing the number of games the trailing player needs to win the match. (see also Mandatory Double)
After the Crawford rule in match play, when the player that is behind in the score has an even number of points to go, the Free Drop is an option that the leading player has in which he may refuse a double without decreasing the number of games the trailing player needs to win the match.
A drop where no penalty stroke is incurred.
drop for which there is no penalty stroke.
In backgammon match play after the Crawford game when the player in the lead has the option to drop a double without reducing the number of games the trailer needs to win the match. A free drop is utilized when the trailer has an advantage from the initial roll. The free drop offers the leader a little extra equity since they are able to drop a double in a position that gives their opponent a slight advantage.
To drop the ball without penalty.
Drop for which no penalty stroke is incurred, generally within one club length of where the ball was.