Flicking backspin

Strokes

Earl Joseph
Earl Joseph Asked 11 years ago

Sir, is it advisable to do the b/h flick for every backspin ball? or only the serves?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Earl,

Flicking is best off a no spin or topspin ball rather than a backspin ball.


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