table tennis glossary
What is a Flick in Table Tennis?
A flick (or "flip") is a short attacking shot played over the table, usually against a short ball. Quick wrist motion to put topspin on the ball without much swing.
Example in a match
Your opponent serves short. Instead of pushing, you flick the ball with a quick wrist for a topspin attack.
Table Tennis scoring with Volley
Volley scores table tennis with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Flick".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a flick in table tennis?
A flick (or "flip") is a short attacking shot played over the table, usually against a short ball. Quick wrist motion to put topspin on the ball without much swing.
Does Volley handle flick automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including flick. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more table tennis terms?
The full Table Tennis glossary is at /table-tennis-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.