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Using the forearm for a flick serve

How much should you use the forearm on a flick serve?

Making space for the flick serve

The flick serve needs more space than the low serve. You can make this space by moving the racket, or the shuttle, or both.

The backhand flick serve

Completely replaced this very old video, bringing it up to our current standards.

Out-to-in net spin

Completely replaced the old video, bringing it up to our current standards.

Net shots: keep an angle at the wrist

Some players line up the racket with their forearm. This is a problem.

Net shots: controlling the racket angle

Control the racket angle by using your wrist and fingers correctly. This gives your net shots better touch, and helps you play them from higher up.

Net shots: the basics

Completely replaced this very old video, bringing it up to our current standards.

Pairing cross-net with spin

Try practising cross-court net shots together with in-to-out spin. This can help you find a good balance between deception and shot quality.

“Strict” cross-net deception

How strict should you be with your cross-net deception? What is the right balance between deception and shot quality?

Backhand semi-wide low serve

Don’t limit yourself to serving straight or wide. A serve towards the the middle can be very useful.