Lob in Padel

Reviewer A full year of deliberate practice distilled into cues you can actually use today.

Moderator Extremely thorough and squarely about the lob -- two types with measurable height references, aiming logic, and a framework for when not to lob at all.

Reviewer The double-lob explanation alone will change how you use the shot.

Moderator Squarely three lob-based tactical combinations, explained at both beginner and advanced levels -- exactly the sub-skill.

Reviewer The clearest explanation of why the padel lob is a different shot, not just a different name.

Moderator Precisely and correctly about the padel lob, using the tennis comparison to clarify -- not conflate -- what's technically and tactically different. Exactly the sport-specific nuance this skill needs.

Reviewer This actually tells you which lob to hit and why, not just how to hit a lob.

Moderator Squarely and thoroughly about the lob -- two named types, when to use each, and how to combine them with other shots.

Reviewer Tight, precise, well-structured -- excellent basic teaching.

Moderator An official federation tutorial dedicated entirely to the lob -- purpose, target zone, grip, stance, contact point, follow-through. About as squarely on-topic as it gets.

Reviewer Corrects a common misconception with real reasoning -- excellent depth.

Moderator A genuine masterclass on lob decision-making -- when to play it (only on comfortable balls), where to place it (middle for margin, not hugging the back wall), and how placement changes based on your court position. Squarely and deeply about the lob.

Reviewer One of the best lob lessons in this batch -- real depth.

Moderator A full padel lob lesson from a working coach: why we lob (leave defense), where to stand to hit one (near the line, not the corner), and a full technical breakdown of prep/impact/finish.

Reviewer Excellent, nuanced coaching on shaping two different lobs.

Moderator Two specific lob variants for padel (short-high to block the bandeja vs deep to force a wall error), demonstrated with clear technical differences and tactical reasoning (adapt to opponent's weaker shot, indoor vs outdoor).

Reviewer Excellent error-focused lesson -- explains why each mistake hurts you.

Moderator Entirely padel lob: purpose (defense-to-attack or buying time), a clear list of tactical errors and technical errors, all specific to this shot.

Reviewer The trade-offs for each placement are exactly what separates hitting a lob from using one.

Moderator Squarely lob tactics -- three specific placement options with the reasoning behind each, nothing else.

Reviewer One of the better breakdowns here: fixes the wrist mistake, and the point about lobbing centrally against stronger opponents is a genuinely smart wrinkle.

Moderator Solid, focused lob lesson: racket head goes under the ball and points up, drive it with the whole arm instead of the wrist (calls out the wrist-only mistake directly), and a clear breakdown of when to take it — before the ball hits the back glass or after, and why after is usually easier since the ball has slowed down. Also splits the lob into three types by height and how each fits different match situations. All of it is squarely about this shot.

Moderator A national-level coach walks through the forehand lob start to finish: the ready position, prepping the racket face-down instead of back like a drive, making contact out in front, and finishing high over the head. From there it moves into the padel-specific stuff — playing it off the back glass, picking your moment based on how fast the incoming ball is, and a short backspin variant for when the net player is crowding you. This is squarely a lob lesson, not a side topic.

Reviewer Worth watching twice — the bit on choosing when to lob and targeting the backhand will save you more points than the technique cues alone.

Reviewer Simple, usable rule of thumb from a real pro -- efficient teaching.

Moderator A real padel pro explaining the lob directly -- technique (open face, low-to-high swing, balance) and a simple decision rule (below waist = keep it low, above = you can lob), plus a tactical note on using a high lob to disrupt a big hitter's rhythm. Squarely the skill.

Reviewer Ties the lob decision directly to the serve you're facing -- useful.

Moderator Squarely about the lob specifically off the return -- attacking vs. defensive variants and exactly when to use each.

Reviewer Explains exactly why your tennis lob instincts betray you on a padel court.

Moderator Squarely the lob -- when to use it (easy ball vs. defensive scramble) and the specific contact point, both framed correctly against the tennis habits that trip players up.

Reviewer Clear error-correction plus situational tactics -- solid teaching.

Moderator Covers the lob thoroughly: the mindset shift from tennis (offensive, not last-resort), two situational variants (high vs fast lob), and specific technical error fixes. Squarely the skill.

Reviewer Real coaching in action -- you can hear the difference the corrections make.

Moderator A live coaching session correcting a player's lob in real time -- ball selection, contact point, follow-through, wrist use. Squarely and richly about the lob.

Reviewer Solid, structured lesson -- a couple of genuinely good cues in here.

Moderator Squarely padel lob from first word to last -- offense vs defense framing, when to hit it vs play low, technique cue of legs not arms, aiming targets. This is the sub-skill.

Reviewer Textbook technique breakdown -- exactly what a first lob lesson should look like.

Moderator Squarely and entirely about the lob -- setup, the one key difference from other shots (getting low then hitting up), aiming target, and high-vs-low lob tradeoffs.

Moderator Covers the attacking lob specifically: how it differs technically from the defensive lob (open racket face, lower and flatter trajectory, contact point in front so you can keep moving forward), and the tactics that go with it — playing it straight rather than cross-court so the opponent has less time to react, and targeting the backhand over the forehand. All lob content, all on this specific variant.

Reviewer Clear and specific — the straight-ahead-over-backhand rule alone is worth remembering.

Moderator Clean, focused lesson on the defensive lob specifically: low racket prep, driving it with the legs instead of the wrist, and finishing high. It calls out the most common mistake (all wrist, no legs) and gives simple rules for when you actually have time to set the shot up. Straightforward, on-topic coverage of the skill.

Reviewer Good starting point: fixes the classic all-wrist lob and gives you a simple read on when to actually play it.

Reviewer Genuinely advanced tactical reasoning most videos skip over.

Moderator Detailed positional analysis of where to aim the lob based on opponents' handedness, smash quality, and the second-volley weakness down the middle -- squarely and deeply about lob tactics.

Reviewer Real coaching gold in there, just a bit loose in delivery.

Moderator Coach-to-player session entirely on the padel lob -- offense/defense framing, leg-driven technique, quick lob vs high lob tactics by opponent type.

Reviewer Good specific cues, just a rough transcript to wade through.

Moderator All padel lob: shot selection (only lob the easy ball), knee-bend technique, hitting it off the back wall vs straight, and a neat trick of listening for paddle sound to check technique.

Reviewer The pressure trap he describes is exactly what happens to club players at 5-5.

Moderator Entirely about the lob -- specifically what separates a good one from a great one (depth) and why that gap decides matches -- squarely the sub-skill even without contact-point technique.

Reviewer Real technical depth, though the vlog format takes some following.

Moderator A documented training session with a national coach teaching an unconventional lob technique (generating height from the arm/shoulder rather than the body) plus disguise tactics between lob and chiquita -- squarely and deeply about the lob.

Reviewer Clean, accurate basic technique instruction.

Moderator Explicitly contrasts the padel lob (aggressive, approach shot) with the tennis lob (defensive last resort) -- good category awareness -- then covers technique (flat contact, open face, legs). Squarely the skill.

Moderator Live lesson on the backhand lob from the right side: prepare as usual, open the face with the wrist, lift through the back and lower traps and finish high with the shoulders. Mentions the scoop as the more advanced option. Squarely the lob.

Reviewer Proper coaching cues (open the face, lift with the back, finish high) with honest notes on forearm strain. It's corrections on the fly, so a bit loose.

Reviewer Solid technical correction, minus the sales pitch at the end.

Moderator Direct technique coaching for the lob (racket under the ball, contact in front of the body, drive with the legs not the wrist) -- squarely the skill.

Moderator Overview of the padel lob: why it matters (defence to attack, risky if mistimed because it sets up the overhead), picking the right ball, aiming centrally or to the corners, guiding the racket up and over the head, then moving forward after a good one. Squarely the lob.

Reviewer Covers when, where and what next, not just the swing. Light on mechanics, but the right overview for building a defence.

Moderator After a short bit on grip and how to rest your off-hand on the racket while you wait, this turns into a real lob lesson: why you lob (to push your opponent back, not to rush the net), which balls to choose to lob off, and why aiming down the line beats going short. That's the actual sub-skill, covered with real reasoning behind it rather than just 'hit it high.'

Reviewer The 'why' here is the useful part — once you get why you're lobbing, the shot selection makes a lot more sense.

Reviewer Thorough, well-reasoned tactical coaching -- excellent.

Moderator This is entirely about the lob as a tactical weapon from the receiving end -- how to force lobbers to play low, use volleys and bandejas to shut down their lob game, and use the back glass. It's the lob's tactical role in a match, just from the 'playing against it' side rather than 'how to hit it.'

Reviewer Good beginner tips, a little rough around the edges in delivery.

Moderator Five tips, all specifically about the lob -- attacking vs. defensive framing, when to use it against strong players, creating space, indoor vs. outdoor variants, buying time.

Reviewer The point about never actually training your lob hits home.

Moderator Entirely about the lob as a shot to train and trust, just focused on practice philosophy and mindset rather than contact technique -- still squarely the sub-skill.

Moderator Goes through the different lobs worth having in your bag beyond the basic deep lob — the one just past the net players, the lower offensive lob, and the volley lob — and then gets into where to place them based on your opponents' positioning and which hand they favor. All of it is lob shot selection and placement, which is exactly this skill.

Reviewer Rough delivery, but the placement logic — playing to the weaker side, picking your target based on who covers the middle — is genuinely useful once you sit with it.

Reviewer One good cue, not much depth beyond it.

Moderator Short but direct technique cue for the backhand lob (racket below the ball, knuckles to the roof) -- squarely the skill, just brief.

Reviewer Interesting pro variation, but it leans on pro-level arm strength. Most players should learn the body-lift lob first.

Moderator Breaks down a world No. 1's uncommon lob: stay low, drop the racket head and get the height from the arm and shoulder instead of lifting with the body, semi-open stance, hand near the inner thigh. All lob technique, as a variation on the standard method.

Moderator Fourteen seconds of beginner cues for the padel lob: get into position early with knees bent, get underneath the ball with an open racket face and lift with a controlled follow-through.

Reviewer Right cues, but at 14 seconds it's a reminder, not a lesson. Nothing on where to aim or when to use it.

Reviewer Looks like solid structured teaching, going by the caption.

Moderator Caption gives specific technical detail - controlled upward swing vs. full power stroke, contact point and racket face - genuinely on topic for the lob technique.

Moderator A chunk of this is Clem introducing his new newsletter rather than teaching, but once it gets going it does stay on the lob: why it matters for winning back the net, roughly what height ball to pick to lob off, and cueing a low-to-high racket path. It's an actual lob lesson, just a shorter one than the runtime suggests.

Reviewer Thin on technique — you get the 'why' but not much detail on the 'how.' Fine as a primer, not much beyond that.

Reviewer Likely too short to teach much despite the promising caption.

Moderator Caption is directly about lob technique - stance and racket positioning behind the ball. On topic based on what's visible, though there's no transcript and the clip is very short (under 8 seconds), which caps how much real teaching it can contain.