Lob in Tennis

Reviewer Detailed, practicable coaching with a real drill to take to the court.

Moderator A thorough, precise breakdown of the slice lob specifically — when to use it, the exact grip and racket-under-the-ball mechanics, how to manipulate the racket face for height versus depth, and a self-toss drill to practice it. Squarely and deeply on this skill.

Reviewer Counterintuitive advice that's actually right for rec players.

Moderator Fully about lob strategy and execution at the rec level - reframing height over depth, volley grip for consistency, and targeting the backhand.

Reviewer Good metaphor, and the footwork actually matches a volley you already know.

Moderator Full technical breakdown of the slice/block defensive lob - continental grip, 45-degree face, footwork on both wings, and explicit use cases (return of serve, defending corners).

Reviewer Real point analysis, not just a demo on an empty court.

Moderator Defines exactly when to lob (opponent over-closing past a specific line), technique, and breaks down real match points showing correct and incorrect lob decisions.

Reviewer Good starting point - covers both wings and when you'd actually use it.

Moderator Full technical lesson on both forehand and backhand slice lob - grip, contact point, wrist stability, leg drive, and multiple in-match use cases.

Reviewer Teaches you to read the point after the lob, which most lessons skip.

Moderator Covers exactly which incoming ball allows a topspin lob, the technique to hit it, and what to do afterward based on how the opponent recovers - all lob-specific.

Reviewer Actually gives you a way to practice it, not just watch it.

Moderator Covers what a topspin lob is versus slice, the technique (steeper drop, faster swing, high finish), when to use it, and a practice progression from self-feed to live partner.

Reviewer Gets the 'lift not chop' distinction right, which most rec players miss.

Moderator Grip, racket face angle, minimal wrist hinge, high finish, and where to aim it (opponent's backhand) - fully about executing the slice/defensive lob.

Reviewer Clear technical breakdown with actual ball-in-play proof.

Moderator Complete offensive topspin lob lesson - setup disguised as a passing shot, getting low, racket path well under the ball, windshield-wiper finish, front and side-view demo.

Reviewer Watching a coach adjust the shot rep by rep is genuinely useful.

Moderator Entirely live-hitting topspin lobs with real-time corrections on swing length, follow-through height, and grip for both forehand and one/two-handed backhand.

Reviewer Clear breakdown of three real lob variations — actually useful.

Moderator Breaks the lob into three levels — the flat defensive scoop, the slice lob when you're rushed, and the topspin lob as a real weapon. All three are variations of the same shot, nothing else.

Reviewer Clear, complete, well-sequenced lob fundamentals.

Moderator A complete, structured technique breakdown of the basic lob — grip, backswing, contact point, racket face angle, follow-through, even adding topspin. This is the core skill taught properly from the ground up.

Reviewer Clear, practical, and it explains why you'd pick one lob over the other.

Moderator Covers both lob variants that matter — offensive topspin and defensive continental-grip lob — and stays on the shot throughout with a live player demo.

Reviewer Good demo, standard topspin lob mechanics done right.

Moderator Full technique lesson - racket drop, back-foot weight transfer, high finish - explicitly aimed at players in a defined skill band, live-demonstrated.

Reviewer Technically complete, just delivered as a straight list.

Moderator Structured three-part breakdown (preparation, shot, follow-through) of the forehand offensive lob - grip, racket drop, weight transfer, spin, target depth.

Reviewer Clean steps, ends with an upsell.

Moderator Step by step forehand lob mechanic - ready position, unit turn, racket face open, small jab, staying sideways through contact.

Moderator Covers both the how (continental grip, open racket face, backspin lob mechanics) and the when (opponent's position, throwing off rhythm, targeting the backhand overhead) — a well-rounded lob lesson.

Reviewer Useful technique paired with real tactical thinking.

Reviewer Right fix, just rambles to get there.

Moderator Zeroes in on the exact mechanical reason topspin lobs land short - closing the racket face while swinging up - and how to open it while still generating topspin.

Reviewer Specific, actionable cues pulled straight from a real point.

Moderator A real point broken down shot by shot around a lob — this is squarely lob strategy in action, both for the lobber and the player chasing it down.

Reviewer Smart, specific advice for the moment you get lobbed.

Moderator This is squarely about the lob — specifically the receiving end of it: why recreational players fear getting lobbed, and what to actually do about it. That's the skill from the other side of the net.

Reviewer Good, correct core cue (relax and let the racket work) plus sound tactical context.

Moderator Entirely about hitting a topspin lob in doubles -- when to use it (crosscourt opponent positioning), and the key technical point (relax the hand, get under the ball, let it go rather than muscling it). Stays on topic the whole way.

Moderator A structured doubles drill built entirely around the lob as a tactical weapon — lob the net player, close in, put the ball away. This is the lob used as a real tactical tool, coached live.

Reviewer Solid tactical drill, though you have to watch the reps to get it.

Reviewer Sharp tactical advice, backed by real match examples.

Moderator Specifically about the lob as a return-of-serve option - when to use it (big first serve, aggressive net player) and where to aim it - squarely about the lob's tactical use, just narrower in scope (no swing mechanics).

Reviewer Solid cues, just wish it went longer.

Moderator Squarely about the topspin lob in tennis — grip, weight transfer onto the back foot, racket head snap. Short clip but stays on the shot the whole time.

Reviewer Real, specific positioning fix most rec players get wrong.

Moderator About the lob's role and required court positioning in doubles - hit it past the service line with height, then hold the service line yourself rather than crowding the net.

Reviewer Neat alternative lob technique, though a couple of the cues are vague without seeing it.

Moderator About the lob specifically — an unconventional version that gets height from dropping the racket head and using the arm/shoulder instead of the legs and body. Stays on the shot.

Reviewer Good cues on using your back instead of your arm for height — just wish it explained the why a bit more.

Moderator This is a live lesson on the lob — racket prep, opening the face, and driving up through the back and shoulders to get height without hurting the forearm. Stays on the shot from start to finish.

Reviewer Specific tells you can actually watch for mid-point.

Moderator Again about anticipating and defending the lob via visual tells (weight loading back, abbreviated stroke) rather than hitting one - relevant to the skill's tactical side, not execution.

Reviewer Simple fix, and you can see exactly why it works.

Moderator About retrieving a lob that's already beaten you - arc-running to get behind the ball instead of sprinting straight and turning your back - relevant to dealing with lobs, not hitting them.

Reviewer Good wrist cue once you get past the pep talk.

Moderator Spends a lot of time on why the lob matters in doubles before getting to technique, but the technique that does arrive (continental grip, locked wrist, shoulder-driven motion) is correct and lob-specific.

Reviewer Small shot, real advice, no wasted words.

Moderator A specific lob-volley variant for when you're scrambling off balance near the service line - still squarely a lob shot and exactly when to use it.

Reviewer Good tactical substance once you get past a long personal/merch intro.

Moderator Once it gets going, this is squarely about the defensive lob -- footwork to create space, the extended follow-through so it's a real stroke and not a flick, and the height-then-depth priority. A good chunk of the visible transcript up front is personal chat and merch promotion before the lesson starts, though.

Moderator A solo practice drill for the lob — self-toss, racket face under the ball, using trash cans or a racket bag as targets. Squarely about training this shot on your own.

Reviewer Simple, useful drill if you don't have a hitting partner.

Reviewer Real cue in the caption, rest is unverified.

Moderator Caption specifically describes grip technique for the lob ('grip should be relaxed, allowing for better control') - genuine technique language, not just hype.

Reviewer Good cue, sales pitch tacked on at the end.

Moderator The whole video is about the lob - reading your opponent's body language to know when to hover instead of crash the net - but it never touches how to hit one yourself.

Reviewer Sounds legitimate, too short to confirm depth.

Moderator Caption is specifically about lob technique and touch/feel from what reads as an actual tennis academy account, which is a good sign for genuine coaching content.

Reviewer Covers the bare minimum and repeats itself.

Moderator What comes through the transcript (stance, low-to-high swing path, firm wrist, slight knee bend) is a correct basic lob description, though the transcript itself is rough/garbled and repeats.

Reviewer Smart doubles strategy, but tangential to the lob itself.

Moderator Really about where to place your approach shot to prevent an easy lob in the first place - the lob is the opponent's counter being planned against, but the actual subject is approach-shot placement strategy.

Reviewer Twenty seconds isn't much room to teach a lob. You get the idea, not the how-to.

Moderator A short clip on hitting the tennis lob. Right shot, right sport.

Reviewer Fun mindset tip, teaches you nothing about the stroke itself.

Moderator Framed around the topspin lob but he says outright it's 'less about technique' - it's really a one-line disguise tactic (sell the passing shot to draw them in), not a lesson on hitting the shot.