Disguise the BH Flick: Step Aside for All Three Lines

Summary

Tanner’s disguise cue for the backhand flick: amateurs stay planted in their box on an attackable dink, which makes a true down-the-line flick almost impossible — you’re stuck going through the middle.

Pros anticipate and take a small step aside while they flick. That footwork both hides the target and opens all three options: down the line, through the middle, or cross-court.

Key takeaways

• Planted in the box → readable middle-only flick
• Step aside as you flick to unlock DTL / middle / cross
• Footwork creates disguise, not just the wrist

Action items

• Shadow 15 BH flicks with an intentional side step before contact
• Partner feeds attackable BH dinks; you must land outside your starting box