BUILD YOUR OVERHEADS & LOBS
Turn, track, place.
A lob becomes easier when you turn early, track it with your feet, and choose a safe target before you swing.
10 minutes · 2 players · Half court
What this drill builds
Move back early, set your feet, and place a controlled overhead instead of rushing a winner.
Set up
One partner sends high, playable lobs. The other begins near the kitchen line and works on the first move back.
Make the rep useful
Common miss: Staring straight up while backpedaling.
A good rep: You can set your feet before contact on most playable lobs.
The takeaway
Reading a lob early gives you enough time to set your feet and turn an emergency overhead into a controlled, useful shot.
Progress the drill
Begin with an easy lob and one target. Once contact is consistent, vary the lob depth and ask the hitter to recover toward the middle after placement.
Carry it into a game
On an overhead, give yourself room to track first. A controlled placement that keeps you balanced is more repeatable than a swing taken while backpedaling.