Kwong Young
I grew up on the East Coast in PA. No, not in Pennsylvania, but in Manhattan, N.Y. (Park Avenue). No, I wasn’t rich! Fortunately, my parents had the means, but I didn’t have a single nickel to my name. Living in the urban jungle near the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, I was amazed at the tall buildings surrounding me. I was in awe looking up at those tall engineering structures, which leads me to my players’ tip. When you lob, practice increasing the height of the ball. If you add more air “hang time,” you make your opponent look up into the sun and clouds, making it more challenging to return the volley. They could be “blinded by the light”! Another benefit is the ball will bounce higher and further back onto the court, forcing your opponent to run to the backcourt and assume a defensive position. Pinning them closer to the back fence helps create an easier shot, dominating the net area. They won’t be able to attack, and you and your partner become the “attackers.” When players perform this specialty shot, they typically don’t lob it as high or as deep as they should. Start practicing “skyscraper lobs.” Increase the height and depth of the ball (defensive lob).
In hindsight, I should have been one of the original cast members of the 2018 movie Crazy Rich Asians (LOL).