TechniqueHow to Hit a Beach Tennis Lob
The counter to a dominant net team. Here is how to lift them off the net.
To hit a beach tennis lob, disguise it like a normal volley until the last moment, open the paddle face slightly, and lift the ball high and deep over the net players toward the baseline. so they cannot smash it. Use it when opponents crowd the net to push them back and reset the point.
Lifting Them Off the Net.
- Disguise it. set up as if hitting a normal drive so opponents commit forward.
- Open the face slightly and use a controlled lift, not a swing.
- Aim high and deep. over the net players reach, landing near the baseline.
- Read the wind. on the beach, adjust height and depth for the breeze.
A good lob forces opponents to turn and chase, flipping the point. They will answer with a smash if it is short, so commit to height and depth. It is a cornerstone of doubles strategy.
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Common Questions.
Disguise it like a normal shot, open the paddle face, and lift the ball high and deep over the net players toward the baseline.
When opponents crowd the net. a deep lob pushes them back, takes away their smash, and resets the point in your favour.
Because the game is net-dominant, a good lob is the main counter to an aggressive pair, forcing them to retreat and giving you control.
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