How Do You Hit A Lob In Tennis?
You hit a lob to surprise your opponent or when you have no alternative defensively. A lob can be an offensive shot as well as a defensive one. Assume the ready position at or near the baseline. Drop your racket head lower than you would for a normal ground stroke. Attempt to get under the ball. Hit the ball on a greater angle than you would for a ground stroke. Hit the ball up over your opponent’s head. Finish with the racket head over the back shoulder (for offensive topspin). Be aware that the height of the shot depends on whether it’s an offensive lob (hit with topspin) or a defensive lob (hit with underspin).
