Strategy4 min read15 October 2026Defensive Lob Patterns That Buy You TimeWhen you're under pressure, a good lob resets the point.Go high and deep A lob that lands near the back glass forces opponents off the net.Target the backhand side Most players find overheads on their backhand side harder.Recover forward After a good lob, move up together. The lob is only useful if you take the net back.Practise Play games where the defending pair can only win points after a successful lob.Ready to Get on Court?Join Nottingham's premier padel networking community.Register Interest