Strawberry Flick vs Chop Block

Strokes

thomas mcnamara
thomas mcnamara Asked 6 years ago

Hi. Is a strawberry flick the same as a chop block, basically reverse sidespin?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Thomas,

The action can be similar as a chop block going that way.  With the Strawberry flick you need to generate a bit more of the pace yourself so need to go more forward with the action.


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