What can and what can't be flicked
Strokes
Roger Winstanley Asked 7 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 Answered 7 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 Posted 7 years ago
To be honest...long balls can't be flicked because you are too far,or am I mistaken? :D