Hey Lem!
Well flicks are really only used over the table and if the ball is long you should always look to topspin/loop because the flick is only really played because of the limitations when playing over the table.
On a half long ball it’s a bit different and a flick can still be used, but in the main I wouldn’t recommend using the flick if the ball comes long, it’s much easier and less effort to use a backhand topspin as you can make more use of the body and arm in the stroke too 🙂
