How to Hit a Defensive Lob Like Carlos Alcaraz (The Radio Tower Trick)

Learn the defensive lob — one of the most underrated weapons in tennis — by breaking down a genius Carlos Alcaraz escape vs Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Tennis Ninja shows you exactly when to use it, how high to hit it, where to land it, and a simple "radio tower" trick to aim it perfectly under pressure. This tennis match analysis explains the defensive lob technique used by Carlos Alcaraz and shows how recreational players can use the same strategy to turn defense into offense. You'll learn: ✅ Why you hit your defense to the MIDDLE, not down the line ✅ How high to hit it — and the physics that makes it nearly impossible to put away ✅ Where to recover after the lob (and why the middle is king) ✅ The 2 shots you should NEVER hit when stretched on the run ✅ The "radio tower" trick to land your lob every time 🎾 Get YOUR stroke reviewed: RealTennisNinja.com 🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Alcaraz's Incredible Defensive Lob 00:35 Why You Defend to the Middle 03:10 Court Positioning and Recovery 05:10 Defensive Lob Technique 06:50 Why Height Beats Power 09:50 Recovering to the Middle 12:20 The Two Shots You Should Never Hit 13:35 The Radio Tower Trick 15:20 Key Takeaways