When to use backhand flick

integration · Apr 3, 2013

So i've noticed a lot of professionals use the backhand flick as a service return but is this only when they read it to be a slow spinny topspin? I find it really hard to return a slow spinny backspin with the backhand flick. Thoughts?

kjanko · Apr 3, 2013

What kind of rubber are you using?

Alborz · Apr 3, 2013

it depends on your skill . if you have the skill of ZJK you can flick all of the short balls.
filicking down spin is not so hard , it only needs training.

beeray1 · Apr 3, 2013

The sidespin over the table loop from Backhand is so popular these days not only because you get the initiative instantly but it's also a very versatile shot. You can do it from most any kind of ball without any major adjustments in your stroke, and it's harder to read the pace and placement for the opponent. They generally have to make a decision later on that shot. There are a lot of youtube videos on this shot. Generally, against backspin it's harder if you aren't generating enough racket speed. The racket speed needs to be pretty fast. Practice, practice, practice.

Sali · Apr 3, 2013

and of course you need to hit it when it is in the top position. The other thing is you need to put a lot of spin, most of players rotate the wrist to make more spin.

MildSeven · Apr 3, 2013

This is a recent evolution of table tennis being pushed by the coaching staff in China. The hard backspin push and other types of placement shots were more common in the last decade a before, but now the newest generation of players are utilizing this flick as a way to take initiative as Beeray says. I don't really find it hard to generate a lot of lift...so I think it is a technique issue you are experiencing. For me, the hard part of the shot is really the spin judgment of the service and thus how much lift to apply. As with all upward-grazing shots, I don't find it particularly imperative that it be hit at the top of the bounce.

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