WEEK 14
COUNTER ATTACKING
Lob Tactics
SINGLES LOB TACTICS
Stage 1 – The
baseliner is
hitting the
lob
Stage 2 – the
baseliner
recovers
back to the
center of the
court
according to
where he hit
the lob
Stage 3 – The
baseliner
starts to close
toward the
net to finish
the point
BFT
1726 Reisterstown Road – Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-0166
SINGLES LOB TACTICS
After hitting a number of lobs the baseliner who is hitting the lob always
recovers back to a position which is centered according to where the
overhead is being hit
BFT
1726 Reisterstown Road – Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-0166
DOUBLES LOB TACTICS
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BFT
1726 Reisterstown Road – Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-0166
DOUBLES LOB TACTICS
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After hitting a number of lobs the baseliner who is hitting the lob
always recovers back to a position which is centered according to where
the overhead is being hit
BFT
1726 Reisterstown Road – Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-0166
COUNTER ATTACKING
Lob Tactics
Drill Details
Type: Singles & Doubles
Time & Players: 15 min., 1 to 6 Players
Lob & Go To The Net
When the is
opponent
attacking from
the baseline
counter the
attack with a
lob then
recover to the
center and
surprise them
and go to the
net before they
realize then
finish the point
at the net
Category: Counter Attacking – BFT Curriculum
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Singles Lob
Tactics
Lob Surprise Approach
When the
opponent is at
the net and less
than 6’ from
the net, Lob
then recover
toward the
middle and
then approach
the net
Lob Recovery Shot
When opponent
attacks sending
you wide and they
are at the net, lob
and get back to
position in the
center of the court
Drill Purpose & Goal
1.) Players learn to develop Reflex to focus on making the hit causing the ball to move in the direction
intended and then the recovery to the correct position do counter the opponents attack.
2.) Not getting distracted with the direction of the shot or opponent on other side of net.
3.) Learning to be aware of controlling eye and thought movement.
Drill Set Up
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED:
1.) Players start in Zone Three while Pro feeds ball from vertical feeds, same side of net or other side of net.
2.) Players move into a position in Zone Three which will allow hitting the ball in the direction desired.
3.) After hitting the ball Player recovers back into the centered position which counters the possible angles the
the opponent may attack or moving into the attacking position.
Tactics & Strategy
1.) To increase the chances of outlasting your opponent while working to find an opening in the opponents
attack giving you the chance to attack or cause your opponent to make an error.
2.) Knowing how and where to position yourself after your opponent has started to attack as well as being able
to keep the point in a neutral situation until you are able to set up an attacking situation.
BFT
1726 Reisterstown Road – Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-0166
Doubles Illustrations:
Lob & Go To The Net
Doubles Lob
Tactics
Lob Surprise Approach
When the
opponent is
at the net
and less than
6’ from the
net, Lob
then
approach the
net
When the is
opponent
attacking from
the baseline
counter the
attack with a
lob then
surprise them
and go to the
net before they
realize then
finish the point
at the net
Lob Recovery Shot
When opponent
attacks sending you
wide and they are at
the net, lob and get
back to position in the
center of the court
and net player retreat
back to baseline
Drill Purpose & Goal
1.) Players learn to develop Reflex to focus on making the hit causing the ball to move in the direction
intended and then the recovery to the correct position do counter the opponents attack.
2.) Not getting distracted with the direction of the shot or opponent on other side of net.
3.) Learning to be aware of controlling eye and thought movement.
Drill Set Up
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED:
1.) Players start in Zone Three while Pro feeds ball from vertical feeds, same side of net or other side of net.
2.) Players move into a position in Zone Three which will allow hitting the ball in the direction desired.
3.) After hitting the ball Player recovers back into the centered position which counters the possible angles the
the opponent may attack or moving into the attacking position.
Tactics & Strategy
1.) To increase the chances of outlasting your opponent while working to find an opening in the opponents
attack giving you the chance to attack or cause your opponent to make an error.
2.) Knowing how and where to position yourself after your opponent has started to attack as well as being able
to keep the point in a neutral situation until you are able to set up an attacking situation.
BFT
1726 Reisterstown Road – Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-0166