Jack Sock Demonstrates How to Demolish the Lob Serve

An aggressive mentality and some simple technique means you're not just getting the ball back, you're trying to end the rally on your terms

In a recent mixed doubles match against Anna Leigh Waters, Jack Sock gave us a masterclass in handling one of pro pickleball's most entertaining new shots: the sky lob serve.

If you've ever found yourself backing up frantically or completely whiffing on a high floater, you're not alone. And these new serves are in a category all themselves.

But according to Zane Navratil , there are four concrete techniques that can transform how you attack these serves and take control of the point.

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1. Take the Serve on the Rise The first move Sock demonstrates is taking the lob serve on the rise , meaning you're hitting it on the way up rather than backing up and waiting for it to peak. This keeps you inside the court and preserves your court position instead of surrendering ground like some opponents do.

When you take the ball early, you're already ahead in the rally. You're not giving your opponent time to reset or move forward. It's a simple shift in mindset, but it changes everything about how aggressive you can be.

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