Skills
5 min read5 September 2026Holding the Net Without Getting Lobbed
Position beats reaction speed.
Good net players are rarely the fastest. They stand in the right place.
A Metre Off the Net
Close enough to volley, far enough to turn and chase a lob.
Move With Your Partner
Think of a rope between you. If one moves across, the other follows.
Read the Shoulders
A low, opening racket face almost always means a lob is coming.
Retreat Sideways
Never backpedal. Turn and run, then look up.