This week on 4.0 to Pro, Michael and Mircea go sky high—literally—with an entire episode dedicated to one of pickleball’s most chaotic, misunderstood, and deliciously evil weapons: the lob.

We break down when to use it, why it works, and how to make your opponents question all their life choices. From defensive desperation lobs to perfectly disguised offensive flicks, we’ll teach you how to add height, strategy, and a bit of mischief to your game.

Plus:
🏓 The psychology of the lob — why just the threat changes how people play
🔥 When (and why) to lob over the strong-side poacher
💨 Wind, spin, and paddle angle: how to stop sailing it long
🤝 Partner strategy — who stays, who goes, and how not to take a ball to the face
😈 The lob-drop-lob combo that ruins friendships but wins games

Stick around for stories from our recent Pickler Universe camp, the joy of post-game drinks in street clothes, and the eternal debate: should both partners retreat on a lob, or should one stay to cover?

If you’ve ever been lobbed into oblivion—or secretly love being that person—this episode is your permission slip to start sending balls to the moon.

🎧 Listen now and go lob responsibly.

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