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Backhand flick and roll mastery by Ed Ju Pickleball

This video showcases a practice session focused on mastering the backhand roll and flick, inspired by Ben Johns' tutorial.

Aspiring pro, Ed Ju experiments with different techniques against a wall, emphasizing the importance of grip, paddle positioning, and using the deltoid muscles for power.

The backhand roll is compared to the backhand flick, highlighting differences in wrist use and shot power.

Ed adjusts his grip to achieve a closed paddle face, essential for the backhand roll, and practices hitting the ball from low to high without using the wrist, contrasting with the wrist-driven flick shot.

The video includes tips on achieving straight shots by adjusting the paddle's angle.

It concludes with Ed’s commitment to refining the backhand roll due to its power and potential game impact.

Key Points:

• Practice the backhand roll by focusing on grip and paddle positioning to ensure a closed face for effective low-to-high shots.

• Differentiate between the backhand roll and flick; the roll requires a firm wrist and uses more shoulder power, while the flick involves a whipping wrist action.

• Use a wall setup with a slight angle to simulate realistic ball trajectories and practice responding to crosscourt dinks.

• Adjust your grip to allow the paddle face to close more easily, enabling straighter shots with more power.

• The backhand roll can generate significant power without relying on wrist action, offering a potent alternative to the backhand flick in gameplay.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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