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Return serve with lob; exploit aggressive net position or serve-and-volley positioning.
Definition
Lob return tactic involves returning serve with a lob over the server's net partner, particularly when the partner is positioned aggressively post-serve. Lob returns force the net partner to retreat and the baseline partner to cover—disrupting team coordination. Lob returns work especially well against Australian formation (where net partner is on server's side) and aggressive serve-and-volley teams. However, lob returns are low percentage if net partner is already back or can overhead—poor lob placement results in easy winners.
Origin: Anti-serve-and-volley strategy; requires good read of net position.
Against aggressive net partners or Australian formation; high risk, high reward.
When net partner is aggressive and deep post-serve. Against defensive net, it's an easy overhead.
Yes—often more effective since net partner may be even deeper.