LOB IT UP: The topspin lob

Sep 08, 2016
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LOB IT UP: The topspin lob

Lean back and aim high for this under-utilized shot.

Published Sep 08, 2016

The topspin lob is great against players that crowd the net. If you use a semi-Western grip, you can snap your wrist and really get underneath the ball. It's important to aim high and hit with a lot of racquet speed so the ball spins down into the court for a winner.