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Using the flick shot in table tennis is a POWERFUL way to DOMINATE the game. A flick may be done when the ball is coming at you at low trajectory. Flicking means you open the face of the bat and tap in the ball SHARPLY without too much attention to the 'rub' you are giving it. Basically, it is a wristy shot executed with sufficient power. The flick shot adds a lot of momentum and some spin to the ball.
It is dangerous to use the flick shot if you are not sure of the spin on the ball coming at you. Usually, it is okay to flick the ball that has a low trajectory and not much speed. But if the ball has a tremendous amount of spin, your flick can go out of control. Most table tennis players use the flick when negotiating a chopped ball, which has a good deal of back spin. It is a spectacular way of dominating your opponent's play. If you use the flick with finely judged placement, you will most likely win the point.
If your opponent happens to be somewhat of a defensive player, he would prefer chopping the ball most of the time. If you get DRAWN into an extended rally with both of you chopping, you are likely to lose control of the game. It's better NOT to play the game your opponent likes. That will NOT be to your advantage. A SMARTER approach is to try and break the stranglehold of your opponent by playing a DIFFERENT game. This is where the flick comes in. When you flick the ball, your opponent, who was chopping the ball all along, finds it difficult to continue chopping. Most likely he will block your flick. This is a WONDERFUL opportunity to go for the classic top spin or flat spin.
Now let's discuss how to return a flick. The most important factors are working here are your reflex and intuition. The flicked ball comes at you in a flash - so you need to stay prepared for such a shot. One of the best ways to negotiate a flick is to block it with a slight push. This push will add EXTRA momentum to the ball and maybe your opponent will get into trouble. For still more SEVERE effect, place your blocked shot. Your opponent will most likely be badly prepared to return your block shot properly. You may even win the point.
The flick is often used when a player wants to dominate the game. Experienced players are usually able to flick with the forehand as well as backhand. While it is rather easy to flick on the forehand, it takes months of practice to get your backhand flick right. A flick is a clear signal sent to the opponent that he better prove himself by returning the flick or be ready for a withering defeat.
A flick also changes the pace of the game. It makes it much faster and a treat to watch. Defensive players are usually afraid of the flick. The reason is flicking means destroying the chopping used in defensive play. A flick shot, when returned weakly, invites a searing top spin or even KILL (if the ball is spooned up lamely). At the same time, it should be mentioned here that the flick is a double-edged weapon. If you cannot judge the complex movement of the ball coming at you, you are likely to flick into the net. So it is always advisable to use the flick shot with discretion and when confident that you will be able to execute it properly. You can also use it experimentally when leading by a good margin in a game.
Using the flick shot in table tennis is a POWERFUL way to DOMINATE the game. A flick may be done when the ball is coming at you at low trajectory. Flicking means you open the face of the bat and tap in the ball SHARPLY without too much attention to the 'rub' you are giving it. Basically, it is a wristy shot executed with sufficient power. The flick shot adds a lot of momentum and some spin to the ball.
It is dangerous to use the flick shot if you are not sure of the spin on the ball coming at you. Usually, it is okay to flick the ball that has a low trajectory and not much speed. But if the ball has a tremendous amount of spin, your flick can go out of control. Most table tennis players use the flick when negotiating a chopped ball, which has a good deal of back spin. It is a spectacular way of dominating your opponent's play. If you use the flick with finely judged placement, you will most likely win the point.
If your opponent happens to be somewhat of a defensive player, he would prefer chopping the ball most of the time. If you get DRAWN into an extended rally with both of you chopping, you are likely to lose control of the game. It's better NOT to play the game your opponent likes. That will NOT be to your advantage. A SMARTER approach is to try and break the stranglehold of your opponent by playing a DIFFERENT game. This is where the flick comes in. When you flick the ball, your opponent, who was chopping the ball all along, finds it difficult to continue chopping. Most likely he will block your flick. This is a WONDERFUL opportunity to go for the classic top spin or flat spin.
Now let's discuss how to return a flick. The most important factors are working here are your reflex and intuition. The flicked ball comes at you in a flash - so you need to stay prepared for such a shot. One of the best ways to negotiate a flick is to block it with a slight push. This push will add EXTRA momentum to the ball and maybe your opponent will get into trouble. For still more SEVERE effect, place your blocked shot. Your opponent will most likely be badly prepared to return your block shot properly. You may even win the point.
The flick is often used when a player wants to dominate the game. Experienced players are usually able to flick with the forehand as well as backhand. While it is rather easy to flick on the forehand, it takes months of practice to get your backhand flick right. A flick is a clear signal sent to the opponent that he better prove himself by returning the flick or be ready for a withering defeat.
A flick also changes the pace of the game. It makes it much faster and a treat to watch. Defensive players are usually afraid of the flick. The reason is flicking means destroying the chopping used in defensive play. A flick shot, when returned weakly, invites a searing top spin or even KILL (if the ball is spooned up lamely). At the same time, it should be mentioned here that the flick is a double-edged weapon. If you cannot judge the complex movement of the ball coming at you, you are likely to flick into the net. So it is always advisable to use the flick shot with discretion and when confident that you will be able to execute it properly. You can also use it experimentally when leading by a good margin in a game.
