Intermediate14 min🛡️ Defense

Lob Defense & Recovery

Overview

Practice defending against lobs and recovering back to the kitchen line. Essential for maintaining net position.

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Call 'mine' or 'yours' early. Dominant-side player typically takes middle lobs.

4 min12 reps

Partner lobs. Practice overhead smashes with proper footwork and follow-through.

3 min10 reps

Let lob bounce, then hit controlled groundstroke. Reset to kitchen after.

4 min8 reps

After each lob defense, sprint back to kitchen line. Practice quick transitions.

3 min

Play points where partner can lob anytime. Defend and recover. First to 7.

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