What does lob mean in volleyball?

Answer 1

A lob is a shot which it typically hit from baseline to baseline and is used mainly as a recovery shot in singles as it goes high in the air, giving you time to reset yourself, or, in doubles, it is used to keep the ball away from the net player, creating a long rally.

It is mostly used to create an opportunity to win a point, and to create a time gap when your opponent is having an upper hand.

- It can be used to get a point when your opponent is on the net.

- The lob can be hit either as a forehand and backhand.

- Grip: The grip for the lob will be the same as your forehand and backhand groundstroke.

- The lob is played from around the base line starting at a good ready position with the racket in front of you with a relaxed grip and watch the position of your opponent and hit the lob to grab a point.

Source: coachtube.com/courses/tennis

Answer 2

A high, deep ball. Like in any sport it is useful when trying to hit too high for the opposition to reach or receive well.

For example, when hitting to a volleying player it is wise to hit a lob to the base line so the volleying player cannot reach it.

Answer 3

Hitting the shuttlecock high over the opponent usually when the opponent is at the net forcing them to the back of the court.

Answer 4

A lob is hitting the ball high and deep into the opponents court.

U tube has good examples

Answer 5

A dropped ball or bad bump