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How Seniors Should Defend Lobs In Pickleball

Cliff Pickleball with Senior Pro Heather Lovett: lobs hurt seniors who backpedal. Read the opponent’s paddle early, run sideways, let it bounce, then lift and recover to the kitchen.
Built for 50+/60+ balance and safety — stop giving free points (or getting hurt) chasing overheads.

  • Read paddle early for lob tells
  • Sideways run — no backpedaling
  • Bounce + lift, then recover to kitchen

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