(by Larry Hodges) Know the rules, or at least the more important ones. Examine opponent’s racket at start of match. Don’t rub your fingers over the playing surface, which can get grease on it and anger your opponent. If he has pips, then perhaps rub your finger on one along the edge. If it’s antispin, […]
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Paris Games – When to Watch
(by Steve Hopkins) In the US, NBC will be providing broadcasts of the Summer Olympic Games through their various NBCUniversal networks. That coverage includes the main broadcast on the NBC network as well as other broadcasts on NBC Sports Peacock, NBCSN, with table tennis starting up at 9am on Saturday morning in Paris, USA Network, […]
Pan Am Masters Results
(by Steve Hopkins, photos Pan Am Masters Games) Fifty four of our more seasoned players competed this year in the 2024 Pan Am Masters Games that was held in Cleveland. Butterfly and Bowmar Sports were among the sponsors for this Olympic-style event that included twelve age categories (starting at age 30 and increasing up to […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Los Angeles Table Tennis Association
(by Steve Hopkins) The Los Angeles Table Tennis Association (LATTA) LATTA is a non-profit organization established in 1998. The center is one of the largest table tennis clubs in the country with more than 10,000 square feet of space. It has 20-foot ceilings and red rubber floors. It accommodates 16 tables and has ample parking spaces. It […]
ITTF Rankings – With Paris Days Away
(by Steve Hopkins) With the seedings set as Paris is just days away, the most current ITTF Rankings have little impact on the Games, but do offer a snap shot into how well the world’s best are currently playing. World No. 1 Wang Chuqin will be a heavy favorite in Men’s Singles, and the Chinese […]
The Power of a Stare
(by Larry Hodges) This really could mean two things. Some players try to unsettle their opponents by staring at them between points or when about to serve. I’ve never been able to decide whether this is proper gamesmanship or poor sportsmanship. You decide. But there’s a more important stare, and that’s the one that allows […]
Paris 2024: Preview
(by Steve Hopkins) The South Paris Arena will be the center of the table tennis universe from July 27 to August 10. This will be the 10th time that table tennis is featured at the Olympic Games. Over those 9 previous games, Korea has won Men’s Singles gold twice, Sweden has won once, and China […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: King Square Sports Centre
(by Steve Hopkins) The King Square Sports Centre is located just North of Toronto in Markham. The facility caters to a number of sports with table tennis and basketball open daily. The venue offers hardwood flooring, lots of space, and great lighting. There are 12 tables and they are open every day from 9am to […]
Stop Trying to Fix a Stroke While Hitting a Ball
(by Larry Hodges) Have a problem with a stroke? Need to change the technique? Well, by golly, if you’re like most players, you’ll head out to the table and practice doing the stroke correctly. No!!! If you’re like most players, you’ll be struggling to both change the stroke and adjust to the new timing of […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Houston International Table Tennis Academy
(By Steve Hopkins) The Houston International Table Tennis Academy (HITTA) is located in one of the largest cities in the largest State, so its only natural that HITTA provides one of the largest professional table tennis training academies in the country. The facility is 11000 square feet with 18 tables, quality lighting, and rubber flooring. […]
Playing Kids
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(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
July 7, 2025
(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
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(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
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(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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