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ALW Lob Serve: Deep, Disguised, Accelerate Low-to-High

ByChief October 17, 2026

Anna Leigh Waters on the lob serve: get it deep so returners take time and arrive late to the kitchen, and use the high bounce that leaves people uncomfortable above their strike zone. Same pre-serve routine as a hard serve for disguise.

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Why Anna Leigh Waters’ Lob Serve Works

ByChief October 7, 2026

In episode 143 of the Pickleball Effect podcast, the hosts test whether paddles are getting faster and break down why Anna Leigh Waters’ lob serve has been so effective.

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