Why is the Lob the most Important Shot in Padel?
Among the many emblazoned and on everyone's lips shots that characterize padel such as the bandeja, the vibora, the chiquita or the smash, the one that is definitely among the most underestimated among beginners or ex-tennis players is the lob even though , usually, after a few months of matches and after taking a few lessons here comes a truth that for all good padel players is now irrefutable: the lob is the most important shot in padel.
In this article we will try to explain how and when to perform it to best elevate your level of play by maximizing your chances of winning during a padel match.
When to play a Lob during a Padel match? Index
Let's start with a basic assumption: in padel, playing at the net is very important because in this area of the court it will be easier to get your opponent in trouble and win the point. For this reason, from a tactical point of view, the lob should be played to bypass the opponents and try to win the net or at least an area of the court further from the back line.
As we will see in a moment, to play a lob you need to be in a very balanced situation, which is why it is good to play it when the opponent has played a comfortable ball that is not too difficult to handle (for example, a second serve).
On the contrary, a lob played after a tricky shot by the opponent has little chance of hitting the ball and, indeed, will turn into an easy ball that will allow the opponents to play an aggressive shot from above and win the point.
How to Play a perfect Lob in Padel?Index
Compared with a classic forehand or backhand from the back of the court, it should be kept in mind that in preparing a lob you will need to turn the racket surface toward the sky.
This will be of great help in the rest of the execution in which it will be important to extend the arm upward and try to release the energy of the ball through a proper mix of vertical and horizontal force.
It goes without saying that once the lob has passed the opponents, one should not stand still on the back line but rather approach the net.
How to build a perfect padel court for playing lobs? Index
As you have been able to understand, it is important that the lob is played by going to push the ball upward and trying to go over even the tallest players. Therefore, as the level of players, even amateur players, rises in all parts of the world, it is becoming essential to build padel courts within structures tall enough to allow lob to be played without difficulty.
As described in this article, the IPF mandates that there must be at least 6 meters of unobstructed space between the playing surface and the court lights, but as we are increasingly noticing in many padel clubs around the world, it is advisable to set up a structure at least 8-9 meters high to provide players with maximum comfort on lobs.
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