Last updated 8 years ago
Hey,
In your video on the forehand flick, you said that for the flick you should have a flat contact.
I find this a bit hard for balls that have lots of spin, or are very short and low.
Is it alright to have a brushing contact for the flick on some balls?
Or should I work on a flat contact?
Thanks.
Hi Johnny,
Yes, if there is a lot of spin it is OK to brush the ball a little to get more safety to the stroke.
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Ernest Wahyu Posted 8 years ago
Hi alois,
So flat flick only effective when the ball has a top spin / dead ball?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
You can still flick it flat and fast if it has a little backspin.
Ernest Wahyu Posted 8 years ago
How can i tell if the ball has a little backspin? Sometimes they just look the same..
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
Ah… experience… The contact off their racket as well as the flight of the ball will all give you some clues.
Johan B Posted 8 years ago
In the video on the forehand flick I remember Jeff opening up his paddle to counter the backspin. To what extent is this possible against a heavier spin?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
You can open it quite a bit and flat hit quite heavy backspin but the stroke has less margin for error, however it is possible.
Johan B Posted 8 years ago
Thanks a lot, Alois! The forehand flick is probably my worst shot, so it's good to start thinking about it :) is it better to open it up and hit forwards or to hit a bit upwards?
By the way, Dieter and I will be playing a doubles match together this weekend in a kind-of tournament. Wish us luck!
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
Good luck Dieter and Johan.
I think if you are not confident with the flick, to start get a feel for hitting the flick on the table by slowing it and adding a little spin. Then you can flatten it out when you get the feel of it.
Johan B Posted 8 years ago
Alright! Thank yoU! I'll keep working on it :)
Johnny Long Posted 8 years ago
Thanks for the reply Alois, and helpful interesting discussion too. :)