What is a 'lob' shot in tennis?

Quiz Options

• A shot hit parallel to the net
• A shot hit steeply downwards into the service box
• A shot hit high into the air, over the opponent's head
• A shot hit very close to the net

Explanation & Context

A lob is a shot hit with a high trajectory, typically over the opponent's head, usually used to return a ball hit deep by the opponent or when the opponent is at the net.