Episode 145: Here’s Why You Should Lob Really High

In this episode, Ryan explains the two places you need to look at the beginning of the point as the returner’s partner.

In this episode, Ryan gives beginners and advanced players a tip that’ll help them move better and change directional more easily.

In this episode, Ryan explains why it’s a good idea to not avoid your opponent with your lob. Instead, lob really high and allow them to screw up their overhead.

In this episode, Ryan helps you determine the right strategy to use against your opponent.

In this episode. Ryan explains a common mistake he see rec players make on their two hander take back.

In this episode, Ryan helps you hit your overheads the correct speed and with the right amount of control.

In this episode, Ryan explains how the non-hitting hand should be used to help you change your grip like the pros.

In this episode, Ryan encourages you to measure your toss timing. First, go out and film yourself serving. Using an analysis app, start the timer when the ball is at head level during your toss and see how long it takes for you to make contact. The best serves use a toss timing between .6 and .9 seconds. The best apps to use for analysis are OnForm, Coach’s Eye, Hudl, Dartfish, CMV, ICLOO.

In this episode, Ryan talks about the value of lobbing high to force an error from your opponent. He also discusses how to handle your opponent’s really high lob as well.

In this episode, Ryan explains what to do when your opponent comes to the net. His first choice would be hitting the ball low to your opponent, but if you want to go for a passing shot down the line is your best option.