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How to Beat Lobbers
Shut down lobbers with smart positioning, quick footwork, and a reliable overhead.
Don't get lobbed again
Lobbers thrive when you crowd the kitchen line and turn the wrong way. Good positioning and footwork take the lob away before it starts.
Keys
- Read the paddle — an opening face and a low-to-high swing signal the lob
- Turn and run, don't backpedal — it's faster and safer
- Communicate — call who takes the overhead in doubles
- Reset if you're late — let a deep lob bounce and rebuild the point rather than forcing a low-percentage swing