Transform Your Reactions

A Complete Guide to Handling the Lob

That sinking feeling when a lob sails over your head is the worst, right? You're standing there, paddle in hand, thinking, "Now what?" 

This course equips you with the skills to recognize potential lobbers early, implement strategies to reduce the likelihood of facing a lob, and master coverage techniques for any lob thrown your way.

If lobs are your nemesis, you're in the right place. Get ready to turn the tables and make your opponents think twice before trying to lob one past you again.

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You'll learn to

Solidify your technique from footwork to paddle positioning, ensuring you're fully equipped to defend against lobs.

Implement strategic plays that discourage or limit your opponent's chances to successfully lob against you.

Recognize when your opponent is positioning for a lob, giving you the upper hand to counteract effectively.

Acquire coverage techniques tailored to various types of lobs, ensuring you're prepared for anything that comes over the net.

Improve your on-court movement mechanics, boosting your agility and response time to high shots.

Move safely by understanding how to implement efficient movement patterns tailored to defending against lobs.

Build the confidence to react proactively to lobs, turning potential points for your opponent into opportunities for you.

Module 1 - Spot the Lob Early

Read your opponent’s cues to get a jump on the lob. 

Module 2 - Stop the Lobber

Identify and neutralize the lobber before they lob.

Module 3 - Disarm the Lobber

Learn to keep the lobber from hitting their favorite shot.

Module 4 - The Baseline Lob

Reduce the baseline lobs with shot selection and positioning.

Module 5 - The NVZ Lobber

Tactics to force awkward shots and disrupt their NVZ play.

Module 6 - Working as a Team

Leverage teamwork and strategic positioning to minimize lobs.

Module 7 - Covering the Lob

Techniques to cover every lob with ease.

Module 8 - Smart Responses

Learn to minimize impact and reduce pressure. 

Module 9 - Putting it All Together

Guidance to integrate your new skills from identification to strategic response.

Module 10 - Movement Mechanics

Proper techniques for safely and effectively moving to return a variety of lobs. 

Module 11 - The Overhead Smash

Fine-tune your overhead smash skills for short to medium lobs.

Module 12 - Movement Patterns

Break down the optimal movement patterns for responding to lobs.

Module 13 - Defense Drills

Drills to enhance your movement patterns and coverage techniques.

Meet Your Coach

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Tony Roig

Hello there. As an unabashed pickleball superfan myself, I look forward to sharing this awesome pickleball journey with you. Not only has pickleball changed my life as I've evolved into a Senior Pro Player, but I've also seen it radically enhance the lives of thousands of players. This is what keeps me doing what we do...helping pickleball players all over strengthen their relationship to this amazing sport.

I've been called a master strategist and impactful pickleball content creator. And, yes, I've produced numerous videos for the In2Pickle YouTube channel, am host of the one-of-a-kind Pickleball Therapy podcast, and I even wrote a book, "Play Pickleball". But what most allows me to stand before you as your pickleball Coach comes as a result of my earning the highest pickleball coaching certification available...a Master Teaching Professional from the IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association).

Start your journey today with confidence and peace of mind!

Unlock access to this comprehensive online course, available on demand 24/7, tailored for your convenience and flexibility. When you enroll, you receive an entire year of unlimited access to all the course materials, so you can learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever suits you best. All you need is an internet connection and the device you are viewing this on.

Plus, we are committed to your satisfaction and success. That’s why we offer a 90-day money-back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied within the first 90 days, you can request a full refund—no questions asked.

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