On any lob that hangs in the air long enough, you should always move over and hit a forehand overhead. The backhand overhead, because it cannot be hit with nearly as much force, should only be used on low lobs to your backhand side.
Few players can hit a backhand overhead with overwhelming power, but good placement will often yield a clean winner.
On the following pages are stop-action shots illustrating how to hit the backhand overhead.
