To perform an effective guided lob, the player must learn to guide the ball from low to high with the racket, while using the whole body.
This exercise is the second stage of the technical progression and focuses specifically on this upward follow-through with the racket, through a simple and controlled movement, without trying to play a full lob.
The objective is to progressively develop a continuous upward movement, finishing with the racket above the head.
Technical objectives:
This exercise is the second stage in learning the technique of the guided lob.
The first stage focuses on working on the movement without a racket, in order to develop the feeling of guiding the ball upwards using the legs, torso, and arm: Lob technique: understanding the upward follow-through.
In this second exercise, the same principle is reproduced with the racket.
➡️ As the ball drops, the player bends the knees to follow its trajectory. As it rises again, the player pushes up through the legs and guides the ball upwards with the racket, in one continuous movement.
The action continues through the extension of the torso and arm, finishing with the racket above the head.
Setup:
The player stands at the back of the court, behind the service line.
They hold the racket in the dominant hand and a ball in the other hand.
How the drill works:
The player starts by dropping the ball beside them.
As the ball drops, they follow its trajectory by gradually bending the knees.
After the bounce, as the ball rises, the player plays it with the racket and guides it upwards while pushing up through the legs, giving the ball a high, looping trajectory.
The movement should remain controlled: the ball only rises slightly and stays above the player. The objective is not yet to play a full lob, but to focus on the quality of the upward follow-through.
The player then catches the ball with the other hand before repeating the same sequence.
With each repetition, the player should aim to guide the ball through a continuous extension of the legs, torso, and arm, finishing the movement with the racket above the head.
Several repetitions help progressively reinforce the upward follow-through with the racket.
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Variation for a group of 2 to 6 players:
With several players, the exercise is performed using the same principle.
The players stand side by side at the back of the court, each with a racket and a ball.
They perform several repetitions of the movement while the coach observes and corrects their technique.
Video credits: Cómo hacer un GLOBO EFECTIVO EN PÁDEL – ENTRENA como los PROS – Padelarte – YouTube