Specialty Shots (In Betweener)

You hit an approach shot and come to the net. Your opponent replies by laying up a soft lob over your head. Realizing that you cannot smash it into the court, you turn around to run it down. He comes to the net in anticipation of a weak shot. You let the ball bounce once and drop in between your legs. Right before it hits the ground you open your legs and hit the ball through them. You aimed down the line and just barely missed. But at least you looked good!!!



The in betweener is a controversial shot. It is definitely not needed to be a good player. But it looks SUPER NICE. If you want to look like a professional, you could learn how to play REALLY well OR you could learn the in betweener.



1. Run the ball down so that it bounces right in front of you
2. Continental grip (hammer grip)
3. open your legs facing a little to the left if you are right handed
4. hit the ball through your legs
5. Do not hit yourself in the crotch

Many coaches complain about that shot. They say that if you can run to the ball in time to do that shot than you can run past the ball, turn and hit a forehand. But many people have problems turning around and hitting a forehand. Pick your poison.

I can not do this shot. But I know how it is when coaches do not teach a stroke because they do not think you should learn it over some other stroke. Plus, once you prove to be a good overhead smash player, people don’t tend to lob you.