(by Larry Hodges) At the lower levels, most players serve long both because they haven’t learned to serve short effectively yet, and because opponents aren’t yet skilled enough to attack them consistently and effectively. As you reach higher levels, long serves become less effective if used too often. But if used at the right time, […]
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Singapore Smash: Fan Repeats as Champion
(by Steve Hopkins) World No. 1 Fan Zhendong and World No. 2 Ma Long seemed destined to meet in the Final. Both swept through the early rounds almost unchallenged – with Fan not losing a game until the Quarterfinal and Ma Long not losing a game until the Semifinal. Ma Long continued to cruise with […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Folsom Table Tennis Club
(By Steve Hopkins) The Folsom Table Tennis Club has two locations in Folsom, California to the Northeast of Sacramento. The Folsom Sports Complex location has ten tables and there are twelve more at the Rusch Park Community Center Gym location in Citrus Heights. Between the two locations, the Folsom Table Tennis Club serves about a […]
Butterfly Training Tips With Ju Mingwei – Forehand Flip
(by: Bowmar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Ju Mingwei is focusing on the Forehand Flip crosscourt and down-the-line using multi-ball. 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.
Singapore Smash: Calderano Joins Top 3 Chinese in Final Four
(by Steve Hopkins) World No. 1 Fan Zhendong rallied to beat Truls Moregard 4-2 to reach the Semifinals on Friday. Fan was up after the first game, but Moregard won two in a row to take the lead. The fourth game was pivotal, as Moregard couldn’t convert on two match points on his way to […]
Singapore Smash: Final 8
(by Steve Hopkins) Five of the ITTF’s Top 10 reached the Quarterfinals as the third elimination round concluded today at this year’s Singapore Smash. However, since all ten of those players competed, that means there have already been five big upsets. Tomorrow’s quarterfinal pairings are Fan Zhendong v. Truls Moregard, Wang Chuqin v. Lin Gaoyuan, […]
Butterfly Training Tips With Emily Tan – Forehand Loop & Footwork
(by: Bowmar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Emily Tan is focusing on executing 2 Forehand Loops from Forehand, and 2 Forehand Loops from the Backhand to the partners backhand 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 […]
Singapore Smash: No Shortage of Surprises in Final 16
(by Steve Hopkins) With all ten of the ITTF Top 10 in attendance, there are no easy matches at this year’s Singapore Smash. In the first round, only one of the Top 10 fell. We have now finished two full rounds in the Main Draw and there is no shortage of surprises. Ovtcharov was the […]
Butterfly Training Tips With Taiwo Adeyinka – Footwork & Gameplay Exercise
(by: Bowmar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Taiwo Adeyinka is focusing on Serve, Backhand Loop from underspin, then random play. 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.
Congratulation To Hammed Adeyinka To Win The 2023 Paddle Palace Spring Tournament
(by: Bowmar Sports Team) Congratulations to Hammed-Taiwo Adeyinka, who had a spectacular tournament and won the 2023 Paddle Palace Spring Round Robin Table Tennis Tournament. He stood out in the tournament winning group two with five wins and zero losses. Jimmy Butter (2580 rating) won group one with 5 wins vs. 0 losses. In the […]
Playing Kids
July 8, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) Let’s face it; they’re probably faster than you. They might have a coach working with… Read More
#2 A Skill That Is Likely To Score – Backhand Down The Line
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[[Feature] [Special Feature] American Stars! Jha’s Strengths #2 A Skill That Is Likely To Score – Backhand Down… Read More
United States Smash: Tight Scores and a Big Upset in Early Action
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Action is underway in the main round of the United States Smash, the… Read More
MLTT Featured Team: Bay Area Blasters
July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Bay Area Blasters plan to blast through the upcoming Major League Table… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Calgary United Sports Table Tennis Association
July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) Established in 2002, Calgary United Sports Table Tennis Association (CUSTTA) is Alberta’s largest Table Tennis… Read More
Butterfly Players Shine at the 2025 US National Table Tennis Championships
July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) The 2025 U.S. National Table Tennis Championships is one of the premiere annual… Read More
US Nationals Recap
July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The US National Table Tennis Championships is in the books. One of America’s premiere events… Read More
United States Smash: Qualifiers are Finished and the Main Draw Begins Today
July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Americans made waves in the qualifying rounds of the United States Smash, the… Read More
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