Tennis: The Top Spin Lob
Don't stay in the defensive, play yourself back in the court in your tennis game! Fabián Nuñez Seixa shows how to play a topspin lob - the VideoJug way.
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Step 1:
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When to use the shot
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You use a topspin lob to play yourself out of a defensive position back in the court when your opponent is at the net.
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Topspin makes the ball bounce further, so it is very difficult for your opponent to reach the ball. Played well, the shot will most likely be a winner.
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Step 2:
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Prepare to meet the ball
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As soon as you know where the ball is coming from, move your body to the correct position to play your shot.
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You can play a topspin lob with either your forehand or your backhand, depending on your position and the flight of the ball.
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Before trying the shot, learn the basic technique described in our videos "the forehand" and "the one-handed backhand grip".
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Step 3:
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The shot
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Meet the ball when it is rising, moving the racquet head upwards at impact as described in our video "high deep spin".
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The ball should cross the net about five metres above the ground.
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End the shot by throwing your arm: follow through strongly and let the racquet find its own finishing point.
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The top spin lob is an intermediate speed shot. Hit the ball too hard and it will go out.
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Hitting too gently makes it easy for your opponent to reach the ball in plenty of time.
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When you hit a topspin lob don't look at your opponent. Instead aim for an imaginary point four metres above the net.
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So hit the ball accurately and at a moderate strength to play a good topspin lob and win the point.