Just an old high school tennis coach here reminding players that “you got to do the drills to build the skills “ and “ practice the way you want to play “. Get a hitting partner and take turns with one hitting lobs and the other hitting overheads at least once a week. Instead of always playing sets take time every week to spend 15 minutes on overhead, then volleys, then serve and return, then ground strokes etc. You can finish practice with a couple of 12 point tie breakers. I always told my players to pay attention in the warm up and notice how opponents did on volley and overheads. Definitely challenge them early in the match to find what shots they don’t like then feed them a large portion. You got to make mental notes about your opponents weakness and then go there especially on game, set and match points. It’s not all about hitting wineries but drawing errors out of opponents.
Ryan, love your vids, the good points you make and the process-related thoughts you add allow me to better think through various different things. Many club players don't execute good lobs and your video addresses this point beautifully. Against higher ranking players, which presumably is not the intended audience, say USTA 4.5 and above, without significant top spin the ball's gonna come back with interest to pay. I'll just say that I am a descent 4.5, and I still love your videos.
Yes. I can tell you here. The next time you’re on court, check the net. Every net has a long plastic dowel down each side of the net. That’s where I fit the 6’ long orange reflectors. When you go on court and look you’ll see what I mean. Thanks!!
Hi, Ryan Great tips again👍but still couple of questions: 1. Is there a risk when hit your lob higher that your opponent gets more time and hits his/her overhead after the ball bounces which is easier to do? 2. What if you play inside and you do not have so much space under the ceiling for the higher lob? Is it better to choose passing shots 1 to 2?
@@2MinuteTennis I do try to hit as close to the ceiling as possible but it does make the shot a bit more difficult/riskier than outside especially if my opponent is smart and does not crowd the net so they can cover a lob; I find that most players stand too close to the net (to make volleying easier) and if I see that early in match I just lob them unless they adjust.
I love this eyeopening thesis that the other guy getting a high lob will blow the point. I have tried to hit over the opponent often and often hit too low or over the baseline. On the other side, when presented with a lob, only twice in six months have I hit an overhead well and likely because they hadn't seen this video.
My lob is the worst...my forehand is the worst...my backhand is the worst...my serve is the worst...I am the worst tennis player, bu I love tennis anyway
@@2MinuteTennis until now I am in the other side of the court, since one regular opponent of mine keeps making exactly the type of lobs you recommend ..and I keep losing most of these overheads... extremely annoying
I had a friend of mine often use that strategy excessively against me. However, i don't quite agree with hitting it super high - for one, the opponent might decide to let it bounce and still get an overhead opportunity, and two, it gives then more time to run around the backhand side and still smash the ball. Wouldn't a medium high lob increase the chance of them having to hit a backhand volley and also not give them the opportunity to let the ball bounce and still hit an overhead?
I'm sure somewhere on the internet, someone has tips on how to hit a lob so it lands in. Used to think I wanted them to peak above the net, but that depends on many factors, like hitting a flat or spinning ball. Going out tomorrow to figure that out before the nine predicted days of rain.figure
Many players would rather hit a winner, but having your opponent "screw-up" is often much more valuable--it can be totally demoralizing. If you ever want to see a great lob demonstration, watch some RUclips videos of Hsieh Su-Wei playing (especially when she plays singles)...
I put up more content by far than any other channel. I posted 3 videos just today. Most instructional tennis channels don’t put up 3 videos in a week. and btw This is my job. I’m a RUclipsr. I have to make money or I don’t eat. You’ll have to go with the flow on this bc no ads would mean my channel closes down and I have to go back to a 9-5 job. And remember, there’s 20 minutes of ads at the beginning of every movie at the movie theatre. There are countless ads during a football game/basketball game/baseball game/soccer/Olympics, etc. on TV. Heck, the ads during the super bowl are famous. Please just be thankful that I’m making the videos…and understand this topic from my side. And please know I only promote products I believe in.
@@2MinuteTennis hey Ryan, don't sweat it. That comment was actually pretty funny. but we all know the deal. the bills gotta be paid. Keep doin what you're doing
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Just an old high school tennis coach here reminding players that “you got to do the drills to build the skills “ and “ practice the way you want to play “. Get a hitting partner and take turns with one hitting lobs and the other hitting overheads at least once a week. Instead of always playing sets take time every week to spend 15 minutes on overhead, then volleys, then serve and return, then ground strokes etc. You can finish practice with a couple of 12 point tie breakers. I always told my players to pay attention in the warm up and notice how opponents did on volley and overheads. Definitely challenge them early in the match to find what shots they don’t like then feed them a large portion. You got to make mental notes about your opponents weakness and then go there especially on game, set and match points. It’s not all about hitting wineries but drawing errors out of opponents.
simple yet very affective lesson on Lob. I just love it. thanks Coach Ryan.
Thanks Ryan, hadn’t thought much about these useful lob techniques … hit it high on the opponents backhand and follow through.
Ryan, love your vids, the good points you make and the process-related thoughts you add allow me to better think through various different things. Many club players don't execute good lobs and your video addresses this point beautifully. Against higher ranking players, which presumably is not the intended audience, say USTA 4.5 and above, without significant top spin the ball's gonna come back with interest to pay. I'll just say that I am a descent 4.5, and I still love your videos.
Great video Ryan. I rarely use the lob (so pretty poor at it!) This video helped massively 👏
Great video, nobody speaks about lob in general, very good idea and tips Ryan
Thanks so much Jerry. So glad you liked the video!
Just wanted to add, that your vids helped me improve rapidly during the passing year...
Great tip! 👍🏻 Could you possibly show how you attached your reflectors on the posts for the aim high above the net drill?
Yes. I can tell you here. The next time you’re on court, check the net. Every net has a long plastic dowel down each side of the net. That’s where I fit the 6’ long orange reflectors. When you go on court and look you’ll see what I mean. Thanks!!
@@2MinuteTennis thank you Ryan! I know exactly what you’re talking about! Ingenious idea. Will try it! Mahalo from Hawaii 🤙🏻
This is such a great tip. I always thought it was better to hit it deep
Hi, Ryan
Great tips again👍but still couple of questions:
1. Is there a risk when hit your lob higher that your opponent gets more time and hits his/her overhead after the ball bounces which is easier to do?
2. What if you play inside and you do not have so much space under the ceiling for the higher lob? Is it better to choose passing shots 1 to 2?
What kind of ball machine you might recomend?
Great video Ryan!
Thanks so much!!!!!
How would you modify your advice for indoors where you don’t want to hit the ceiling?
Hit close to the ceiling.
@@2MinuteTennis I do try to hit as close to the ceiling as possible but it does make the shot a bit more difficult/riskier than outside especially if my opponent is smart and does not crowd the net so they can cover a lob; I find that most players stand too close to the net (to make volleying easier) and if I see that early in match I just lob them unless they adjust.
Totally opened up more possibities. I play club and maybe half of the people this would work, not the other side. But I like it.
I love this eyeopening thesis that the other guy getting a high lob will blow the point. I have tried to hit over the opponent often and often hit too low or over the baseline. On the other side, when presented with a lob, only twice in six months have I hit an overhead well and likely because they hadn't seen this video.
Hi Ryan, do we impart some underspin when doing the lob? Thanks for the tip.
My lob is the worst...my forehand is the worst...my backhand is the worst...my serve is the worst...I am the worst tennis player, bu I love tennis anyway
As long as you have fun that’s all that matters. Thanks!!!
@@2MinuteTennis hahahaha always watching your vids. Greetings from Brazil
Which means you can only go one way, UP! Keep working on one thing at a time. Muscle memory and good habits take time. Enjoy!!!
Well at least your volleys aren't the worst!
@@stevenjm12 I do not know, I never try to volley
just brilliant
I ve been waiting for a lob lesson... I will try on court
Glad you watched the video. No need to avoid your opponent. Just focus on hitting high. Let them miss the overhead. Keep me posted!
@@2MinuteTennis until now I am in the other side of the court, since one regular opponent of mine keeps making exactly the type of lobs you recommend ..and I keep losing most of these overheads... extremely annoying
I had a friend of mine often use that strategy excessively against me. However, i don't quite agree with hitting it super high - for one, the opponent might decide to let it bounce and still get an overhead opportunity, and two, it gives then more time to run around the backhand side and still smash the ball. Wouldn't a medium high lob increase the chance of them having to hit a backhand volley and also not give them the opportunity to let the ball bounce and still hit an overhead?
Was your lob air time about 3 seconds?
Awesome video
good stuff
If your opponent hits high lobs like these don't play them in the air. Position, get set, let it bounce, and pound away.
How do you hit them so high? When I try, it usually ends up to seep
I'm sure somewhere on the internet, someone has tips on how to hit a lob so it lands in. Used to think I wanted them to peak above the net, but that depends on many factors, like hitting a flat or spinning ball. Going out tomorrow to figure that out before the nine predicted days of rain.figure
Many players would rather hit a winner, but having your opponent "screw-up" is often much more valuable--it can be totally demoralizing. If you ever want to see a great lob demonstration, watch some RUclips videos of Hsieh Su-Wei playing (especially when she plays singles)...
use volley grip. hit higher than deeper lob.
Don't avoid your opponent. Just give them the ball.
There he said it ;-)
When you hit really high lobs you win a big % of the points.
a sky high lob is a hacker shot ,,,
Thanks for commenting J
May have to rename your channel 2 min ads ! 🙁
I put up more content by far than any other channel. I posted 3 videos just today. Most instructional tennis channels don’t put up 3 videos in a week. and btw This is my job. I’m a RUclipsr. I have to make money or I don’t eat. You’ll have to go with the flow on this bc no ads would mean my channel closes down and I have to go back to a 9-5 job. And remember, there’s 20 minutes of ads at the beginning of every movie at the movie theatre. There are countless ads during a football game/basketball game/baseball game/soccer/Olympics, etc. on TV. Heck, the ads during the super bowl are famous. Please just be thankful that I’m making the videos…and understand this topic from my side. And please know I only promote products I believe in.
Ryan: Sos un capo. Gracias 🤡
@@2MinuteTennis hey Ryan, don't sweat it. That comment was actually pretty funny. but we all know the deal. the bills gotta be paid. Keep doin what you're doing