Tennis Passing Shot Strategy – Short Lob Over the Backhand Side
This is one of my very favorite plays in singles when I’m stuck back on the baseline or playing a pusher.
From inside my baseline I’ll play a drop shot to my opponent’s backhand side (most players will then play their approach shot up the line) and then play a 3/4 lob over their backhand.
I’m not concerned about my lob going deep where they can’t get to it, and in fact, I want to play my lob short enough where they have to take it as a high backhand volley as they move backwards.
If you’ve got an opponent who plays that high backhand with a two-hander, you’re going to win this point almost every time because it’s incredibly awkward for that player to maintain any sort of balance and court position recovery as they struggle to handle that 3/4 high lob of yours.
How to Practice the Lob Passing Shot
You really need a practice partner for this practice session. Just work a rally until you get a ball you can play from inside your baseline, play a drop shot to your partner’s backhand side, have them play their shot up the line, and then practice the specific height over the net that will equate to the depth you want.
Then evaluate what shot is most likely to come back from your opponent and see if you can move into the court enough to be able to cut off their shot with either a volley, 1/2 volley, or approach shot and play your 2nd shot to the open court.
Practice being calm and taking your time on both of these shots. You’re in charge here…!
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