The lob is used to defend against a smash when you are a long way back from the table. You need to play the lob as if it were a mini topspin. This will help you get some topspin on the ball which will help the ball kick off the table and force the smasher further away from the table. The further back from the table the attacker is, the harder the smash will be for them.
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The Lob in Table Tennis
Tips On Playing The Lob
- Start low and finish high.
- Brush the ball to get topspin
- Place the ball deep on the table
- Force the smasher away from the table