Difference betwen a Lob and a Fish

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Kaustubh Kulkarni
Kaustubh Kulkarni Asked 10 years ago

Is there difference between a lob and a fish?

If yes, what is it?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 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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DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago

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

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

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

AkulBylvaChakk Dave-ABCD Posted 10 years ago

Can you make a video on fishing?


Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

We'll add it to our list. That would be a good video.


Kaustubh Kulkarni

Kaustubh Kulkarni Posted 10 years ago

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


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