How to Hit the Flick Shot in Table Tennis

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The flick shot is simply an aggressive variation of the push shot. It provides an excellent option for the service return.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Athletic Gear
Table Tennis Balls
Table Tennis Nets
Table Tennis Paddles
Table Tennis Playing Tables
Table Tennis Video

Step1

Learn and master the forehand and backhand push shots (see Related eHows section).

Step2

Begin the flick shot exactly as you would a normal push shot.

Step3

Rotate your wrist to turn your paddle from open (facing up) to closed (facing down) as you strike the ball - this is the flick. Flick quickly and aggressively to give the ball plenty of topspin.

Step4

Follow through as you would on a normal push shot so that your paddle points to where you want your shot to go.

Tips & Warnings

Practice flicks without the ball to get used to the motion. Flick on both forehand and backhand shots.
Disguise your aggressive flick with a calm demeanor.