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Tips & Lessons
RUNNING DOWN A LOB SAFELY
By Sarah Ansboury
There are lots of things to think about when running down a lob. Which partner is going to retrieve it? Is the wind affecting it? Can it be hit in the air? Should I drop or drive it? All are important, but none is more important than doing it safely!
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