Flat or Brushing Contact for Forehand Flick
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Johnny Long Asked 9 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.
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
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 9 years ago
Hi alois,
So flat flick only effective when the ball has a top spin / dead ball?
You can still flick it flat and fast if it has a little backspin.
Johan B Posted 9 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?
Johnny Long Posted 9 years ago
Thanks for the reply Alois, and helpful interesting discussion too. :)