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The forehand flick is an aggressive shot that can catch your opponents off guard if executed properly. 

In pickleball, being able to disguise your shots and mix things up is key to keeping your opponents on their toes. 

The forehand flick is the perfect weapon to have in your arsenal for those moments when you need to go on the offensive.

In this article, we will break down the forehand flick shot by looking at the setup, execution, and targets for 3 different types of forehand flick attacks. 

Mastering these techniques will give you another way to apply pressure and take control of the point.

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Setting Up the Forehand Flick

The key to landing a successful forehand flick is the setup. You need to disguise this attacking shot amongst other dinks so that it catches your opponent by surprise. 

Drop the paddle head below your wrist as you would during a normal dink rally. Using an eastern or continental grip, keep your wrist laid back and relaxed. 

Now you are ready to unleash your forehand flick when the opportunity arises.

Flick Attack #1 - Down the Middle

The first type of forehand flick we will look at is directly down the middle of the court at your opponent's body. 

This shot is intended to jam your opponent and rush them. 

To execute, use that disguised backswing we worked on during the setup and then accelerate forward and upward to drive topspin with a flicking motion of the forearm and wrist. 

Make sure to be ready to counterattack, as flicks directly at the body often draw returned fire.

Flick Attack #2 - To the Backhand

The second forehand flick attack aims at your opponent's backhand side, attempting to stretch them out wide. 

Use the same setup and accelerate forward and upward through the ball, focusing on generating heavy topspin. 

This flick aims to pull your opponent off the court and open up the court for your next shot. 

Even if they get a racket on it, they will likely return a weaker shot from a compromised position.

Flick Attack #3 - To the Forehand

The last forehand flick goes to your opponent's forehand side. 

Use the flick motion we've practiced to send a biting topspin shot at their forehand hip.

This ball will jump off the court and force your opponent into a stretch. 

Like the backhand, this shot aims to take your opponent out of position even if they make contact. 

You can follow up the next shot to the open court.

Tips and Strategies for Executing the Forehand Flick

Disguise the flick amongst other dinking shots so your opponent doesn't see it coming

Use an eastern or continental grip and keep the wrist laid back

Drop the paddle head below the wrist on the backswing

Accelerate forward and upward through the ball to generate spin

Be prepared to counterattack shots down the middle

Hit targets wide of the body to pull opponents out of position

Follow up forehand and backhand flicks by hitting to the open court

Adding the forehand flick to your game is a great way to add variation and keep opponents off balance. 

Use these 3 types of forehand flick attacks to pull your opponents out of position and dictate points. 

Disguise the shot effectively and catch them sleeping to land winners. 

Master these techniques and the forehand flick will become a potent weapon in your pickleball arsenal.

FAQs
What grip should I use for the forehand flick?

An eastern or continental grip works best for executing the forehand flick. Keep your wrist laid back and relaxed.

How do I disguise the forehand flick from a normal dink?

Use the same backswing motion as a normal dink - dropping the paddle below your wrist. Then accelerate forward and upward to unleash the flick.

What are some key targets for the forehand flick?

Aim down the middle at your opponent's body to jam them. Hit to the backhand and forehand to pull them wide.

How can I get more power on my forehand flick?

Accelerate forward through the ball and let your arm and wrist snap to generate topspin power. Follow-through towards your target.

What are some strategies to implement the forehand flick?

Disguise it between normal dinks and mix up your placement - middle, backhand, forehand. Pull your opponent out of position then follow up to the open court.