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TTBL: Dusseldof wins the German League Final

(by Steve Hopkins) Dusseldorf led the TTBL standings all year, so making the Final was not a surprise.  And while Neu-Ulm’s potential all-star roster may have given some pause in the first half of the season, it was clear for most of the season that Saarbrucken was one of the favorites to reach the Final […]

ITTF US Para Open: Full Results

(by Steve Hopkins, photo by USA Table Tennis) While the US Nationals took place in Fort Worth, the ITTF US Para Open was held in the same arena. A week ago, we provided results that highlighted three of the most recognized U.S. Para athletes – Jenson Van Emburgh, Ian Seidenfeld, and Tahl Leibovitz. This article will […]

My Unforgettable Experience at the 2023 US Nationals Table Tennis Championship

(by Kef Noorani) I entered the nationals with several goals in mind, with the most important one being to win the U13 boys singles title. Earlier this year at the trials in Charlotte, I had already achieved the top spot in the U13 category, and I was determined to retain my ranking. While the group stage […]

Tashiya and Tiana’s Remarkable Journey in 2023 US National Table Tennis Championship

(by Thilina Piyadasa) As a proud father, it brings me immense joy to highlight the outstanding accomplishments of my children, Tashiya and Tiana, in 2023 US National Table Tennis Championship held in Fort Worth, Texas from 3-7th July 2023. These talented siblings have showcased their incredible skills and achieved remarkable success in their respective age […]

Butterfly Training Tips with Derek May – In & Out Movement for Choppers

(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Derek May is explaining the process of steps of chopping, moving in and out, as well as twiddling the Backhand Long pips. 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

Are There Any Techniques To Cut The Ball With Much More Spin?

Question: Dear Experts, Some time ago I changed from the long pimple (Feint Long II, 1.3) to the short one (Challenger Attack 1.5), because, apart from a very good defensive game, it allowed active attacking play with higher balls. However, I have noticed that the amount of underspin is still too small for opponents and […]

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