Spinny Flicks
Receiving
Romeo Chua Asked 10 years ago
Is the reason why world-class players like Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Zhang Jike flick spinny backhand topspin because the ball is too low for them to flick with a flat contact?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Romeo,
The backhand sidespin flick is easier against a backspin ball. It is difficult to flat flick the backspin because the backspin will drag the ball into the net.
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Fake Movements
After the ball has left the server's bat, they can no longer affect the spin that is on the ball. Any movements after the contact are referred to as fake movements and are meant to confuse you as the receiver. You need to focus on the contact to read the spin.
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Romeo Chua Posted 10 years ago
ah I see. that makes sense.