Do lobs make you irrationally angry… or just quietly judgmental?
You’re not alone.
There’s that player—the one who sends up sky-high, perfectly placed lobs over and over again… and somehow keeps winning points doing it.
Annoying? Yes.
Effective? Also yes.
In this episode, Tracie sits down with coach Leia Miller to unpack the most misunderstood (and most complained-about) shot in pickleball—and why your reaction to it might be the real problem.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why offensive lobs work—even when they shouldn’t
The difference between a smart lob… and a “cop-out” one
When a lob is actually the right shot (hint: it’s not every third ball)
Why lobbing can secretly put your partner in a terrible position
The one thing you should do instead of getting frustrated (harder than it sounds)
When players should actually start learning lobs (and it’s later than you think)
The big takeaway:
Lobs aren’t going anywhere.
You can roll your eyes…
You can complain…
Or you can learn how to read them, defend them, and use them strategically—on your terms.
Because the players who win?
They’re not the ones complaining about the lob.
They’re the ones controlling what happens after it.
Forward this to your favorite lobbing partner (you know the one)… and tell them to SUBSCRIBE.
Short, practical insights for recreational players who want answers.
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