(by Steve Hopkins) When the Sugarhill Gang released “Rapper’s Delight”, few could have imagined either the immediate or long-term effect. The song introduced rap to millions and changed the path of hip hop. It took an urban sound, spun it into a cultural movement. It popularized a different type of rhythm and rhyme. In short, […]
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MLTT Is Back in Charlotte!
(by: Major League Table Tennis) See the Carolina Gold Rush Next Weekend Get ready for an action-packed three days as we kick off the debut of two fantastic new teams—the New York Slice and the Atlanta Blazers—joining the ranks of MLTT’s expanding national league! The atmosphere will be electric as the defending champions, the Carolina […]
Chopping and Playing Choppers – It’s All About the Mindset
(By Larry Hodges) Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame I’ve coached many choppers during a match, and coached even more matches against them. I’ve also chopped a lot myself, in practice and in tournaments. Chopping is one of the most “tactical” of styles for the simple reason that you need to score most […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Folsom Table Tennis Club
(By Steve Hopkins) The Folsom Table Tennis Club has two locations nestled in the greater Sacramento region of Northern California. The two locations each provide distinct offerings to players of all levels. Whether you are trying to push yourself through competition or just looking to sharpen your skills, this club has options for everyone. Folsom […]
WTT Champions Macao: A New Number One ?
(By Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The surprises ended on the final day, as the higher seed won each of the final three matches at the WTT Champions Series event in Macao. The pattern repeated itself in all three Men’s Singles matches Sunday with high seeded Hugo Calderano dispensing with surprise Semifinalist Anders Lind 4-0, the top […]
ITTF Pan American U11 & U13 Championships: Recap
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) The ITTF Pan American U11 & U13 Championships concluded last week in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Americans swept the singles events with strong performances across the board in the featured events. The Boys’ U13 Singles event saw all four American entries reach the Semifinals. Chirag Pradhan defeated Andrew Huang in one […]
WTT Champions Macao: Anders Lind Makes Semis
(By Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Anders Lind headlined the penultimate day with a 4-3 upset win over World No. 1 Lin Shidong reaching the Semifinals of the WTT Champions Series event in Macao. Shidong had been cruising, winning his previous two matches 3-0. In fact, Shidong led at 1-0 and 2-1 before Lind managed two straight 12-10 […]
Sally Moyland – WTT Spokane Singles & Doubles Highlights
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Highlights, Sally Moyland is in action in Singles & Doubles play at the WTT in Spokane https://youtu.be/iPItcORl_bg 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
WTT Champions Macao: Final Eight
(By Steve Hopkins) World No. 1 Lin Shidong won both of his matches 3-0 as he easily moved to the Quarterfinals at the WTT Champions Series event in Macao. Shidong is set to face Anders Lind who upset Darko Jorgic in the first round, and then outlasted Chen Yuanyu in the Round of 16. Hugo Calderano […]
Increase the Frequency During the Drill!?
3 points Forehand topspin – robot plays one topspin to Forehand, middle, Backhand, middle, Forehand, middle, Backhand and so on.. Jhon plays all Forehand topspin to Backhand FETHOMANIA 11 / Drill 4 https://youtube.com/shorts/-mN_DTDaWLw All FETHOMANIA drills are performed on the Butterfly Amicus Prime Robot. To learn more about the Amicus Prime, click here. For more […]
Handling Pressure in Big Moments: Lessons from Truls Moregard’s Grand Smash Victory
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(by Dr. Alan Chu, Ph.D., CMPC) Champion mindsets aren’t born—they’re built, one focused breath and pressure point at… Read More
Tanish Mamidyala – Backhand Loop Ball Placement
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Tanish Mamidyala is executing the Backhand Loop crosscourt, followed by… Read More
Keep Your Left Side More in Front
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Falkenberg with one additional Backhand – robot plays 3 topspin balls to Backhand and 1 to Forehand. Jhon… Read More
Mastering the Serve: The First Step to Dominating Table Tennis Matches
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(by Coach Ju/Coach Hailong Shen) In table tennis, the serve is the only stroke that begins entirely under… Read More
Your MLTT Weekly Update
September 10, 2025
(by: Major League Table Tennis) Opening weekend on TableTennis.TV What a weekend in Pleasanton! Six matches in three… Read More
Recovering from Disappointments: Lessons from Hugo Calderano’s Historic Victory
September 8, 2025
(by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD CMPC) Hugo Calderano’s journey from crushing Olympic disappointment to World Cup champion offers… Read More
Focus on Controlled Receives at Start of Match
September 8, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) I had trouble with his serve” is likely the most common reason given for losing… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Essential Table Tennis
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(By Steve Hopkins) Essential Table Tennis operates two club locations. The Oklahoma City location is just South of… Read More
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