Lob technique: leg power and arm extension

What this lesson covers

The lob serves as an offensive tool to gain the net and create space rather than just a defensive reset. A quality lob requires the ball to bounce off the back glass and travel upward. If the bounce off the glass directs the ball downward, the lob loses its effectiveness. Players must wait for the ball to reach the ideal position to ensure the rebound allows for a high, deep trajectory.

Height is generated through the legs, while depth comes from extending the arm forward and upward. The ball should follow a V-shaped path, rising, stalling, and then dropping vertically. A flat strike, where the ball does not spin, is preferred to prevent it from sliding off the glass or sitting up for an opponent's smash. If the lob remains too low, the issue lies in the leg drive; if it falls short, the arm extension is insufficient. Maintaining eye contact with the ball throughout the swing prevents the body from dropping prematurely, ensuring the full motion stays upward.