(by Larry Hodges) You’ve spent a lot of time working on a shot, and it’s now somewhat ingrained. Suppose, in a match, you make this shot several times . . . and then miss an easy one!!! The shot didn’t feel right. A common response would be to try to adjust the shot so you […]
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2023, 58th Robo-Pong St. Joseph Valley Open
(by: South Bend TT Club) Saturday, Mar 18 – Sunday, Mar 19, 2023 Venue: Indiana University at South Bend * Student Activity Center Rules and Regulations Tournament management may modify, combine, or cancel events, limit total entrants, or total entries by event. Fees for cancelled events will be refunded. USATT dress code & all other USATT […]
2022 World Hopes Week & Challenge
(by: Bowmar Sports Team) Tashiya Piyadasa won a silver medal at the ITTF World Hopes Challenge held in Hennebont, France from 16 -21 January 2023. ITTF coaching team picked 20 boys and 20 girls around the world based on their performances at the Hopes continental challenges and other ITTF tournaments. The first four days players […]
All Japan Championships: Togami Repeats as Japanese Champion
(by Steve Hopkins) The Japanese Championships concluded on Sunday – the event is called the All Japan Table Tennis Championships and this year it was held from January 23-29 in Osaka Japan. The top honors this year went to Togami Shunsuke. Togami also won the event last year. Togami has been an inconsistent player on […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Princeton Pong
(by Steve Hopkins) Princeton Pong’s 10,000 square foot table tennis facility is in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. They are located between Philadelphia and New York City – centered in one of the largest population centers in the United States. The elite facility features 14 professional tables, custom sport flooring, high ceilings, great lighting, a player’s […]
2023 Fremont Butterfly February Open
(by: Bowmar Sports Team) February 10-11-12, 2023 FREMONT TABLE TENNIS ACADEMY 47998 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539 Early Bird Entry by January 14, 2023: Save $5/event 2-STAR TOURNAMENT SANCTIONED BY USA TABLE TENNIS www.fremonttabletennis.com COVID CONCERNS: We will follow local and state guidelines for COVID policy. Tournament Director: Shashin Shodhan Tournament Referee: Kenny Tien, […]
Puerto Rico Open: Take a Close Look as Deadlines are Approaching
(by Steve Hopkins) The deadline for registration into the 2023 Butterfly Puerto Rico Open is February 15. Register before Feb 1 (Wednesday) and save $100. If you haven’t yet looked at this event, now is the time. $17,000 in prizes. A 4-Star event. International teams. And for those of you in the Northern half of […]
ITTF Rankings: Fan Holds Top Spot, Calderano Rises to 5
(by Steve Hopkins) China continues to holds the top three spots with Fan Zhendong safely ahead (7725 points), Ma Long in second (4400), and Wang Chuqin narrowly trailing in third (4345). The next three spots are Tomokazu Harimoto (3860), Hugo Calderano (3525), and Truls Moregard (3345). The rest of the top 10 are Liang Jingkun, […]
Butterfly Training Tips With Jinxin Wang – The Backhand & Pivot
(by: Bowmar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jinxin Wang is demonstrating 2 Backhand Loop, and a pivot and Forehand Loop. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.
New Chapter, New Experiences By: Joanna Sung
(by: Joanna Sung) As a first year college student, I find myself with significantly less time to practice table tennis compared to my high school years. Weekly schedules composed primarily of studying, lectures, and club events left limited space for what once used to be daily hours of practice. Nevertheless, I strived to maintain my […]
What is the ‘WAIT” function for?
April 30, 2025
1x Backhand Topspin from Backhand (close to normal body distance to the table – robot plays regular spin… Read More
Butterfly Training Tips with Rachid El Bou Bou – Backhand Loop & Forehand Pivot
April 30, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is executing the Backhand Loop, followed… Read More
Zhu Yuling Signs Contract With Butterfly
April 29, 2025
(by Butterfly Global) Butterfly has signed an advisory contract with Zhu Yuling (Macau, China). Having excelled since her… Read More
Butterfly Training Tips with Lingshuai Meng – Backhand Punch Block
April 29, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Lingshaui Meng is executing the Backhand Punch Block https://youtu.be/WlXmg5wurQs Stay “In… Read More
Pair of Golds for Van Emburgh at ITTF World Challenger São Paulo
April 29, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) American Para Table Tennis star Jenson Van Emburgh delivered a sensational performance at the ITTF… Read More
Number One In the World! From Puerto Rico, The Best Mixed Doubles Team In U-13 Table Tennis
April 28, 2025
(by: Edgardo Vázquez /Puerto Rico National Coach ) Among the rising stars are Brianna Rodríguez and Owen Shemesh,… Read More
Backhand Receive Against a Short Serve to the Forehand
April 28, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) In my day, there were players who received short serves much better with their backhand… Read More
Should I “SNAP” My Forearm?
April 28, 2025
1 Forehand topspin from Forehand (close to normal body distance to the table – robot plays regular spin… Read More
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