This lob is killer!
Summary
Richard Pickleball flags a lob that wins points when it’s placed with intent. A ‘killer’ lob isn’t panic height over the fence — it’s deep enough to push the attacker off the kitchen and high enough that the smash loses pace or angle. Use it when they’ve crowded the NVZ and you’ve created a short ball you can lift safely.
Key takeaways
- Lob with depth first, then height
- Best when opponents are glued to the kitchen
- Don’t lob short — short lobs = free putaways
- Practice shape: low-to-high brush, not a scoop
Action items
- Partner feeds short balls; 20 intentional deep lobs
- Only lob when they’re inside the kitchen line
- Film landing depth vs putaway rate
- Add lob as option 3 after dink/reset in games