Lob

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A lob in table tennis is a high, arching defensive return (usually more than 10 feet high) that is used either as a primary strategy or simply to buy time and recover position. Ideally, the ball should have heavy topspin and land deep near the end of the table so that the opponent’s smash is less powerful. When used as a deliberate strategy, a lob can disrupt an opponent’s rhythm. One of the best lobbers of all time is Michael Maze.

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