To send (a player) a lobbed ball.

Sport. transitive. In tennis: to score an ace (ace, n.1 1b) against (an opponent); to play (the ball) so as to score an ace.

intransitive. To hit a high lob; to engage in play predominantly characterized by such shots. Also transitive: to subject (an opponent) to high lobs.

transitive. To treat in an accommodating, meek, or unassertive manner, esp. by asking unchallenging questions. Cf. hardball, v. 2, softball question…