As we’ve covered before—in Pickleball, a lob is an attack.
And like any good attack, it deserves a smart response.
Here’s how to defend it:
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If it’s a bad lob → Punish it. Hit it hard to the big spot (center of the court).
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If it’s a good lob → The player who was lobbed switches sides, and it becomes their partner’s ball to take.
The only shot you should hit when covering a good lob?
A controlled drop into the kitchen. No hero shots—just reset and recover.