When to use banana flick
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Aaron Lin Asked 8 years ago
Hi PingSkills!
About the backhand sidespin flick (banana flick) that you see those higher level players such as on the pros on TV do, when they play that banana flick is it usually against a topspin/no spin ball?
Or can they banana flick a heavy backspin ball? It seems that a short heavy backspin ball only a push can overcome.
Also 2nd part of the question: is the regular backhand flick (not banana) ever used? Any situation Why would use regular backhand flick over the banana?
thanks
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Aaron,
They can use it against a backspin or sidespin ball. In fact it is easier against a backspin ball than a topspin ball.
You can use a regular flick against a no spin or topspin short serve.
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Benzene Chiral Posted 8 years ago
In my opinion, regular backhand flick is perhaps for getting the basics of flick right, and at the same time, used as a variation..?