(by Steve Hopkins) At the end of the regular season, Fan Zhendong’s Shanghai squad faced off against powerhouse Shandong Weiqiao (with Chuqin). The the two team anchors faced off, it was Fan Zhendong that won the set – even as the Shandong team won the team match. These two teams met again today in one […]
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Posted onExperiment and Learn
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) Once you have reached a certain level, it’s easy to rest on your laurels. That doesn’t mean you don’t work hard to improve your game. It means that you work hard only to improve the parts of your game that you have already developed. Instead, be a learning player. You should experiment […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: South Bend Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) For nearly 90 years, South Bend has been one of the centers of the North American table tennis world. Many of the best players, have played or trained there – and newest rendition of the club in the Beacon Resource Center is continuing this great tradition. The club features tournaments, a strong juniors […]
2024 US Open by the Numbers
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The two signature table tennis events in the US (the Open and the Nationals) are unique to our sport. Table tennis is among the most inclusive of all sports reaching players of all ages and abilities, our sport has evolved from a simple game into demanding high speed / high endurance test, […]
Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng Post Retirement Documents
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Shock, and then confusion as Olympic Champions Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng file forms with the ITTF and WTT announcing their retirements. Despite the forms being titled “retirement notification”, it has become clear that much of the move is due to fines being imposed by WTT for failure to participate. For these […]
CITTA Coaches Michael And Louis Levene Make History At The 2024 U.S. Open
Posted on(by Bowmar Sports/CITTA Club) The 2024 U.S. Open left a historic results, one of the emotived was father and son duo Michael and Louis Levene of CITTA made history by winning the inaugural Generational Doubles Title. Their victory not only marked a significant milestone in their careers but also highlighted their resilience and tactical prowess […]
Miguel Ruz wins the Development Coach Award in Quebec
Posted onMiguel Ruz wins the Development Coach Award in Quebec It is with great pride that we announce Miguel Ruz, head coach of the Boucherville Table Tennis Club, has been honored with the prestigious title of Development Coach of the Year at the 2023 Méritas Awards by the Table Tennis Federation of Quebec. This esteemed award recognizes […]
2024 U.S. Open Photos Available On Flickr
Posted on(by: Estefania Ramirios/Aimee Nguyen) The 2024 US Open in Las Vegas has been an unforgettable event, filled with incredible moments, and we’ve captured all the action in photos. From intense matches to special behind-the-scenes moments, there’s no shortage of exciting images to relive. Don’t miss out on any of the highlights—check out the photos from […]
Are You Maximizing Your Service Spin?
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) When you practice your spin serves – and you do, right? – after a few minutes, your arm and wrist are tired and you’re sweating right? No? Then you aren’t putting in full effort and therefore not getting full spin. When I say “tired” and “sweating,” there’s some literary license, but the […]
Anav Gupta – Stroke Chemistry
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Are You a Tree or a Squirrel?
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) Squirrels run circles around trees, and there's… Read More
Rachid El Bou Bou – Attacking Half Long Serve
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is attacking a half long serve… Read More
MLTT Week 2 Preview: Action heads to Willowbrook
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) Major League Table Tennis moves to Compass Arena in Willowbrook, Illinois, this weekend,… Read More
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