| Now that we are playing in very cold weather,
it's imperative that you lob higher.
The higher lob will give you more time to get back into
your home base (centered in the second panel, 2 steps behind
the baseline) and get ready for the next shot.
If your lob is short and low, your opponent's can close in
and hit difficult screen shots to you and your partner and
you would be playing defense in the backcourt.
If your team happens to hit a short lob, take one step towards
the alley and prepare to potentially block the difficult screen
shot.
Here are some key tips to better lobbing:
- Squeeze your grip firmly just before contact in case of
off center hits.
- Use a continental grip for a more open paddle face.
- Get your paddle 2 feet below the ball so that you strike
the underside of the ball.
- Use your big muscles. Bend your knees. Your legs will
give you added height.
- Follow through over your head.
- Aim for the lights. They are your benchmark.
- Remember…..A high lob is an offensive shot.
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