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US Closes PanAm Team Events with Gold and Bronze

(by Steve Hopkins) Mark Hazinski (Men’s Coach), Rachel Sung, Sid Naresh, Lily Zhang, Jishan Liang, Amy Wang, Nandan Naresh & Gao Jun (Women’s Coach)   On Saturday the US Women won their Semifinal Match over Brazil 3-0.  The Women then followed up that win with a 3-1 Gold Medal victory over Puerto Rico.  For TeamUSA’s […]

Lin Yun-Ju Wins in Frankfurt

(by Steve Hopkins) Entering the weekend with just four left in Frankfurt, we had already seen Lee Sang-su take out World No. 1 Fan, and Felix Lebrun fight through his quarter of the draw past both Lee and Dang Qiu.  The other top seeds, Ma Long and Wang Chuqin were then joined by Lin Yu-Ju […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Vancouver Table Tennis Club

(by Steve Hopkins) The Vancouver Table Tennis Club (VTTC) is one of the largest clubs in one of the largest metropolitan areas in North America.  The facility is located near Chinatown just off of Highway 1A.  Normally VTTC is open Monday to Friday from 11am -11pm and Saturdays from 11am-9pm, and Sundays from 11am-7pm. Check […]

Latest Rankings: Felix Fabuleux

(by Steve Hopkins) In the latest World Rankings, 17 year old Felix Lebrun has risen to No. 8.  The young French star is currently the highest ranked European player (and the highest ranked penhold player).  Lebrun won last week’s WTT event, and is still alive in this week’s WTT Champions event in Frankfurt (he will […]

Frankfurt’s Final Four: Felix Lebrun, Ma Long, Lin Yun-Ju, and Wang Chuqin

(by Steve Hopkins) In the last Quarterfinal of the day, Ma Long defeated Ovtcharov 3-0.  Ovtcharov was the last German left in this German event, though local players Dang Qiu and Benedikt Duda did make it to the Round of 16.  Ma Long has cruised thus far, winning three matches and only dropping one game.  […]

Quicker Drives with the Forehand-Backhand Drill

(by Larry Hodges) Whoever controls the table controls the rally. It’s one of the oldest maxims in table tennis. This usually means playing close to the table with quicker shots than your opponent, forcing him to back off, and thereby both playing more defensively and having more table to play. The Chinese dominated with this […]

Butterfly Training Tips with Kou Lei – Two Backhands & Two Forehands

(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is executing Two Backhands from the Backhand, and Two Forehands from the Forehand. 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

Butterfly Training Tips with Kou Lei – Footwork and Stroke Management

(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is using his Forehand and Backhand Loop along with Footwork. 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

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