Flicking Sidespin

Receiving

Abdiel Maldonado
Abdiel Maldonado Asked 10 years ago

Is it advisable to flick a short spiny sidespin serve; with the right height?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Abdiel,

Yes you can do that.  Anything with a bit of sidespin you should be able to flick.  It is then a matter of getting the angle of your bat correct to get the flick on the table.  It is best to hit the ball at the top of the bounce to give yourself the best chance of success.


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Abdiel Maldonado

Abdiel Maldonado Posted 10 years ago

Thanks. It worked well.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Good to hear Abdiel.


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