The attacking stroke used against a short table tennis ball with a quick wrist motion is called a flick.
A flick is played over the table, usually against a short serve or a short return that cannot be attacked with a full backswing. The player uses a compact movement, often involving the wrist and forearm, to lift or drive the ball aggressively over the net.
Flicks can be performed on the forehand or backhand side. Modern players frequently use the backhand flick to attack short backspin or no-spin serves before the opponent can establish a defensive pattern. Timing and touch are crucial because there is little room for a long stroke close to the net.
A chop is a defensive backspin stroke, a block controls an incoming attack, and a lob sends the ball high from farther away. These strokes may appear in the same rally but are not synonyms for a flick.