Richard PickleballJune 11, 202500:11:28

Stop Letting the Lob Win

Tired of getting beat by lobs in pickleball? In this video, I’ll show you how to defend the lob like a pro — without panicking, backing up too much, or giving away easy points. Learn how to read the lob early, recover into position, and turn defense into control.

You’ll learn the techniques, movement patterns, and mindset that help you handle lobs confidently at any level.

🎯 What you’ll learn in this video:

How to go track down a lob that is over you

What to do with the lob once you get to it

The correct footwork to turn around and get to the ball as quick as possible

When you should go get the lob and when you need your partners help to retrieve it

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:26 – Recognition and how to be ready earlier
01:48 – Demoing getting lobbed from the baseline (good way and bad way)
02:55 – Getting lobbed at net
03:53 – Take a step back
04:34 – When do we hit the overhead vs let the lob bounce
06:40 – What are our options once we get to the ball
07:30 – Demo of the lobs at net
08:58 – Getting the lobs over your partner
09:46– Demo getting lob for your partner
10:03 – Final tips for handling the lobs


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