How To Master The Lob Shot
How To Master The Lob Shot. This film demonstrates how to perform a winning lob that will help ensure you beat your opponent every time! A tough tennis shot to learn, but once mastered this lob shot is a great weapon.
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Step 1:
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Your grip
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From the ready position, select your grip. For a lob the racket face should be open, so we recommend the continental grip.
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The V of your thumb and forefinger should be on the top bevel of the racket handle.
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Step 2:
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Your position
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As soon as you see where the ball is going, pivot your feet to the side.
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The shift of your feet will quite naturally place you sideways on to the court.
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As you move towards the ball, stay side on, using side steps and cross steps to adjust your position.
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Step 3:
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Bring the racket back
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Look to take the racket head back low so that you'll be able to bring the racket under the ball. The strings of your racket head should face skywards.
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Use your non-racket hand to point at the ball. This helps you track the ball and keeps your body sideways on to the shot.
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Step 4:
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Your swing
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With your body leaning slightly back, bring your racket underneath the ball, lifting it into the air.
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Remember to keep the racket face open.
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TIP: Don't under-hit the ball. The worst thing you can do is give a low ball that your opponent will be able to smash.
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Step 5:
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Follow through
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Follow through low to high with the racket ending up at your shoulder.
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The momentum of your swing brings you round into the ready position.
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That's all there is to it! It's a perfect lob to beat your opponent when they're at the net...learned the VideoJug way!