Backhand sidespin flick off serve
Receiving
Bryan Lee Asked 8 years ago
hello pingskills
I was watching videos of Fan Zhendong play and I was amazed at how easily he can flick balls with side spin and back spin so easily. I also noticed that he usually flicks with the spin off of the opponents right handed pendulum serve
My question is: Is it easier or better to do a backhand sidespin flick going with the spin or against it.
Thanks very much
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Bryan,
I think it feels easier to do it with the ball coming into the bat as in from the Pendulum serve.
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