The lob volley is a must-have shot when you transition up to the net behind either your serve or your return of serve.

It can get you out of a lot trouble when both of your opponents are up at net, however, this shot takes a bunch of touch.

And shots that require a bunch of touch take a lot of practice.

My buddy Greg executes a perfect lob volley in the video below.

Now, who covers that lob, me or Jim?

As Jim’s partner, if I’m thinking that Jim’s approach slice backhand is hit with the thought in mind that he’s trying to set me up, then all I’m getting ready to do is to either poach or fake poach.

I’m going to let Jim handle anything over my head unless it’s short.

So, whoever is cross court from the ball, Jim (sorry dude!), has got to anticipate the possibility of the lob volley.

In Jim’s defense, that was the first time all match we’d seen a lob volley, so until we see one, we’re not going to worry about covering it.

It’s only one point, but Jim and I now have to be on the look for another one.

Greg knows this and the next time he’s faced with the same situation, he knows that we’re thinking he might play it again.

So the next time, Jim then might hang back an extra step in anticipation, but hanging back that extra step now gives Greg a much bigger space to hit a standard low cross court volley down at Jim’s feet.

Doubles becomes a guessing game at times.  It’s a like lot playing Black Jack.  You gotta remember what’s been played so far.

OK, get out there and work through a bunch of practice lob volleys this week.  Grab your favorite practice partner and put in the work.

Gimme your thoughts on this subject / video tip.  How’s your lob volley?  How often do you practice it?  Do you ever miss one and then give up on it for the rest of the match?

Right below, in the Comments section, let me/us know.  Thanks…

Brent

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