Double Lob: First Moves Them, Second Passes
The Situation
One lob isn't enough to dislodge a well-set net pair that recovers quickly.
What To Do
Use two lobs in sequence. The first lob moves them and tests their recovery; the second, played once they are scrambling or have crept forward again, is the one that passes or wins the net. Be patient between them.
Why It Works
Good net pairs absorb a single lob and reclaim their position. Stringing lobs together wears down that recovery: each one drags them back, and tired legs creep forward sooner and read the next one later. By the second or third lob you are playing against players who are guessing and out of rhythm, and that is when a lob finally gets through or earns you the net. Lob discipline beats one-shot heroics against strong net teams.
Court Positioning
Sequence: Lob 1 pushes the net pair back and they recover forward. Lob 2, played as they creep in again, sails over for the pass while the receiving pair advances.
Court View
Bird's-eye view: attacking net position
Skill Level
Chiquita: The Primary Weapon Against Net Dominance
Opponents control the net and you need to neutralize their advantage without lobbing.
Deep Lob Then Advance: Steal the Net
You have just played a deep lob that sends opponents retreating.
Target the Weaker Net Player Systematically
You are at the back trying to break net dominance and choosing a target.