Lob with PurposeA lob shot is more than just a defensive play to get your opponent off the net. Think of the lob as an offensive play; a way to propel the ball over your opponents head so that you can move forward. It’s a great way to recover and push yourself back into the court. One […]
Offensive LobThink of a lob as a strategic way to back your opponent up off of the net. The deeper the lob the better. Many players tend to aim for their opponent. Instead, think about where you want the ball to go on the court. The peak of your lob should be above the service line. […]
What Produces The LobIt’s important to recognize the factors that produce a lob, that way you can prepare for it as soon as you hit the ball and be ready by the time your opponent hits it back. If a ball is bouncing at least hip high, your opponent has enough time to get under the ball. That […]
Lobbing StrategiesThe goal of lobbing is to make your opponent move laterally and back, not forward. When you’re lobbing, you want the ball to go over the backhand side of your opponent. No one is as strong hitting an overhead in that position. Remember to hit the lob straight and not cross court. Then, you can […]
Mastering the Lob ShotA good lob shot can turn the tide in a game, but it takes more than hitting up. #1 Tip – Go as high as possible. If you’re outdoors, use height as an advantage. When you’re moving back, put some spin on it. Top spin, side spin, any kind of spin on a high lob […]
Lob with PurposeA lob shot is more than just a defensive play to get your opponent off the net. Think of the lob as an offensive play; a way to propel the ball over your opponents head so that you can move forward. It’s a great way to recover and push yourself back into the court. One […]
Offensive LobThink of a lob as a strategic way to back your opponent up off of the net. The deeper the lob the better. Many players tend to aim for their opponent. Instead, think about where you want the ball to go on the court. The peak of your lob should be above the service line. […]
What Produces The LobIt’s important to recognize the factors that produce a lob, that way you can prepare for it as soon as you hit the ball and be ready by the time your opponent hits it back. If a ball is bouncing at least hip high, your opponent has enough time to get under the ball. That […]
Lobbing StrategiesThe goal of lobbing is to make your opponent move laterally and back, not forward. When you’re lobbing, you want the ball to go over the backhand side of your opponent. No one is as strong hitting an overhead in that position. Remember to hit the lob straight and not cross court. Then, you can […]
Mastering the Lob ShotA good lob shot can turn the tide in a game, but it takes more than hitting up. #1 Tip – Go as high as possible. If you’re outdoors, use height as an advantage. When you’re moving back, put some spin on it. Top spin, side spin, any kind of spin on a high lob […]