Tips

The LOW CHIP & the BLOCK LOB

The combinations of these shots complement each other. One shot sets up the other. The key to these two shots is to make the set up look the same, so you can disguise what shot you're hitting next. Both shots require that you rotate your shoulders early, taking your paddle back at shoulder height. Take a short compact swing with a high point of contact. Swing motion should begin once the ball bounces. (1) Take the ball off the deck on the way up. You can disguise the shot because of the early, short swing. (2) To hit the Block Lob open the paddle face slightly just before the point of contact. By disguising your shots your opponents have to wait to see what you are going to hit. Now you have them reacting to you.