The lob was a great shot for sure. Thanks for the comment.

I know a lot of players that hit great lobs but the recovery of the receiving team was what separates the good from the great. First the communication where the guy on the serve side pivoted away and then back toward the net but more impressive was the great drop shot return. Awkward position but a great touch. I would have probably tried lobbing it back high and deep. That lob beats most rec players, if not outright then with a weak return.

Glad you enjoyed it

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Awesome stuff. It is a progression for sure. Keep at it.

Hello Gregg. No spins indeed :). An often misunderstood part of the game by many many players. Appreciate the thoughtful exchange.

Thank you PCKL

100% - patience will win out almost every time. Thanks for the comment.

Appreciate it.

The pros seem to be doing fine. They understand and use this shot (as in this breakdown) because they understand its effectiveness. Give it a try in your games and let us know how it works (or doesn't).

No worries Clay. With some work you too will be able to fully see the rally and understand why the shot highlighted in this video was genius (the lob was a fine shot). Keep working at it and thanks for being a part of our journey.

I medaled 4.5 PPA NewPort Beach I am not the one that needs work.

@@claycc79 congratulations man. That’s awesome. Keep doing you.

I feel like I can do something better for you here Clay. From your texts I am going to assume you are a young man. And it is easy during that stage of life to fall into the trap of thinking we have it all solved. That we see all the angles. Every man I know (myself included) has gone through that stage. My guess is that your loved ones are trying to tell you the same thing as I will here, but perhaps they are not getting through. So I will give it a try. It is good to believe in yourself and have confidence. But you want to balance those out with a bit of humility. When a player who has been teaching pickleball for a few years (maybe longer than you have been playing) suggests an idea, perhaps think on it for a bit rather than dismissing it out of hand. There may be something to learn there. In the end, you can disagree with the premise but do so from a position of thought and knowledge after contemplating things a bit more. In this case, you apparently missed the point of the video and the lesson it had to teach. The shot highlighted in the video is a shot that most pro players (not just Senior Pro, in case that makes a difference in how you view it) use to great effect. The lob was a very nice shot but it was an obviously good shot. The shot highlighted is a shot that is not quite as obvious, yet it is a tremendously effective shot. I hope this message is of use to you as you continue on your path. You are obviously a pretty good pickleball player and learning these sorts of techniques can help you continue to improve - as we all can. @@claycc79

I see 4 old guys standing straight up in none athletic positions hitting below average shots. The dink in the middle should have been taken out of the air. Instead he retreats and let's it bounce and hits a low skill shot back. This video may be good for seniors that can't move but there is nothing genius about this point. The only part of this point that was good, was the lob and the return of the lob. I would rethink your experience claim...you would lose to me every time in a game. I see the look in the eyes of guys like you all the time.

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I am sorry you feel sad Estooooopid. I would suggest adopting a new handle - that sort of reflected negativity cannot be healthy. Feel better.

As a former tennis player of 30 years, I can say this is NOT 4 person tennis. Very different kind of play, skills, and strategies. It's taken me a couple of years to unlearn/relearn many of my ingrained tennis shots. :)

Give it a try sometime. It is an amazing sport.

Aloha Leslie

Your keen observations add a level of complexity and depth to the discussion that I did not think possible. Amazing insight and multidisciplinary racket/paddle sports knowledge. We stand in awe and salute you.

@@BestPickleballCoach your level of self awareness and humility is all thats missing among most hackers who call themselves pickleball coaches.

@@dhichkuaoo you are a scholar and a gentleman