Backhand Flick vs Backhand Sidespin Flick (Banana Flick)
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Tushar Verma Asked 10 years ago
Hi Coach,
I want to ask what is the difference between Backhand Flick and Backhand Sidespin Flick (Banana Flick)? What are thier advantages.
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Tushar,
The sidespin flick is a more complex shot but in a way can be easier against a backspin ball. It is a more difficult shot to return as well. I guess that is why it has become so popular.
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Tushar Verma Posted 10 years ago
Which could be best against heavy sidespin?
Ilia Minkin Posted 10 years ago
You can try to brush over the top of the ball, i.e. a topspin flick. This should be not hard to do, since you're avoiding the spin in this case.
Tushar Verma Posted 10 years ago
Maybe you r talking about forehand flick?
If so I will try it. Thnx for the advise.
Ilia Minkin Posted 10 years ago
No, I'm talking about the backhand topspin flick aka topspin over the table. It is like sidespin flick, but you brush more the top of the ball, rather than side. You can look at this demonstration, notice that he generates mostly topspin with very little sidespin if any.
Tushar Verma Posted 10 years ago
It is a backhand flick only but with a twist of backhand sidespin flick and yes it is effective.