When dealing with a deep ball, moving quickly is essential. Relying solely on side shuffles can be too slow, and you might not reach the lob in time. For fast and far-reaching lobs, it’s more effective to use a crossover step or a series of crossover steps to get to the ball quicker.
A useful exercise to practice this involves focusing on the crossover step. Here’s how it works: as the ball approaches, turn and cross over, then prepare to hit the overhead. Repeating this movement helps ingrain the motion—turn, cross over, get ready, and hit.
By practicing this technique, players can improve their ability to reach deep lobs more efficiently and execute more effective overhead shots.