Last week we discussed how to hit an effective
lob. Now we learn what to do after you lob.
Scenario 1: Your lob is a
good one, that is, you see your opponent's back
as he runs it down to hit a defensive shot.
Advance to the
service line or a little closer. This way you
can...1. move forward and put away a volley off
of a short ball, or 2. move back and hit an
overhead off of their defensive lob.
Scenario 2: Your lob
is good but they get in position to hit an
overhead from the baseline
or behind.
Advance
all the way to the net. If you stay
around the service line the overhead is, most
likely going to be at your feet. By advancing to
the net you are prepared to put away a volley.
The fact that the overhead is coming from the
baseline gives you time to react.
Scenario 3: Your lob
is not so good and your opponent prepares to hit
an overhead from mid-court.
Run!! Actually, if
you have time, backpedal to the baseline and
split-step as your opponent hits the ball. The
split-step is important because it allows you to
move right or left so you have a chance to get
the ball back.
