What can and what can't be flicked

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 5 years ago

Roger Winstanley

Roger Winstanley Asked 5 years ago

As regards short backspin balls coming to me (from a serve or a push) is there such a thing as an unflickable ball?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 5 years ago

Hi Roger,

At the top level it doesn't seem like there is a ball that can't be flicked.  Perhaps the heavy low backspin ball makes it more difficult to flick effectively enough at times but as far as making a flick, I think it can be done off any ball.

The next key thing then is to have variation to start to get some errors.


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D K

D K Posted 5 years ago

To be honest...long balls can't be flicked because you are too far,or am I mistaken? :D



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