Difference betwen a Lob and a Fish

Kaustubh Kulkarni Asked 11 years ago

Is there difference between a lob and a fish?

If yes, what is it?

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Kaustubh,

A lob tends to be higher. A fish is the name for more of a low flying lob that is difficult for the player to smash. It usually forces them to play a topspin stroke.

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Thoughts on this question (5)

DHS Lover Posted 2015-08-10 10:05:59

so when it's time to do a fish or lob to trick the opponent or to make a counter attack?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 2015-08-10 10:05:59
If you are in a good position away from the table putting in the low ball will put more pressure on your opponent. If you are struggling for time them put the ball up higher to give yourself time to get position for the next ball.

AkulBylvaChakk Dave-ABCD Posted 2015-08-10 10:05:59

Can you make a video on fishing?

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 2015-08-10 10:05:59
We'll add it to our list. That would be a good video.

Kaustubh Kulkarni Posted 2015-08-10 10:05:59

Hey ABCD has a good idea. I would like to see the video.