(aka: "lob shot") a relatively vertical (steep arced) shot, usually played with a lofted wedge, intended to land softly and not roll very far.
Vertical approach shot played with a lofted wedge intended to land softly on the green and not roll far.
A serve or shot, hit high and softly to the wall.
A shot that is hit in a high arc, usually over the opponent's head. See defensive lob; offensive lob.
a defensive shot used against high-speed balls, where the ball (usually with unpredictable spin) is returned very high in the air, causing difficulty in timing and technique
To hit the ball over your opponents head using a lot of Topspin. Best played when your opponent is at the net.
an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc
the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc
propel in a high arc; "lob the tennis ball"
A ball hit deep into the opponent's court, usually over his or her head.
a high, soft kick which lifts the ball over the heads of the opponents.
a stroke in tennis where the ball is lifted high above the net with the intention of it going over the opposing player in the case of him being close to the net, thus nearly guaranteeing the point
A stroke hit high in the air with the intent of being hit over a net playing opponent.
A stroke in which the ball is hit with a lot of arc, high over the net. Usually used to hit the ball over someone at the net
To toss the ball over the lob line which is 10 feet from the approach side of the foul line.
A stroke that sends the ball high in the air, over the opponent's head, and lands in the backcourt.
A high, loopy shot meant to go over the head of a player at the net.
A ball hit high in the air and deep into the opponent's court, usually over the opponent's head.
A ball high into the air, behind the opponent who approached the net.
the ball is returned high with topspin so it land near the edge of the opponent's half
a high and gentle ball hit towards the front wall which rebounds back to the back wall.
a high-arcing shot, usually hit from behind the baseline, using topspin or under-spin to regain position.
a shot which is thrown slowly up and over the goalie. The same motion is used as when the ball is shot fast but the ball is released earlier. Not a shot-put type motion, the lob is like a change-up in baseball.
To hit the ball high and sometimes deep, usually an offensive shot, similar to "moonball"
A high defensive return of a smash. Usually done with topspin or sidespin.
A shot hit upward and softly on the front wall that arcs high off the front wall and comes down deep in the backcourt.
A soft shot struck with enough height to clear the opponent and his or her racquet and finish in the back corner of the court.
A high, soft return behind an opponent who has approached the net. It is frequently used to force the opponent to retreat to the back of the court to play the ball. The lob can also be used as a defensive stroke, providing time for the hitter to regain court position.
a shot played high into the air, to come down in the opposing half of court.
A shot that arcs high over the net. Used to bypass an opponent at net or gain time to recover court position.
A lob in tennis is hitting the ball high and deep into the opponent's court. It can be used as an offensive or defensive weapon depending on the situation.