LObs

Lobs is the third-person singular present tense of the verb lob and the plural form of a lob when used as a noun. The verb lob means to throw, shoot, or project an object with a high arc, typically to go over or past an opponent or obstacle. A lob shot or pass is intended to rise above the opponent's reach and land within a target area.

In sports usage, lobs are common in tennis, soccer, basketball, and field hockey, where they are used to reset play, bypass defenders, or place the ball at a favorable location. In tennis, a lob clears a net opponent by arching the ball high over the head. In team sports, a lob pass is used to deliver the ball over a defender or goalkeeper. In casual contexts, lobs can refer to any high-arc throw.

Grammatical note: Lobs is the present tense form for third-person singular subjects (he lobs the ball). The noun form refers to instances of lobbing, such as a well-executed lob that lands in the intended area.

See also: Lob; Lob shot; Lob pass.