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EURO TOP 16 Update: Ovtcharov, Samsonov, Gauzy all Out Early

February 8, 2020

EURO TOP 16 Update: Ovtcharov, Samsonov, Gauzy all Out Early (by Steve Hopkins, photo courtesy of ITTF World) Only the first round has been played and there are already surprises at the CCB 2020 Europe Top 16 Cup in Montreaux, Switzerland. The Euro Top 16 matches up the best players in Europe (maximum of 2 […]

German Open Recap: Xin Wins, Dima’s Back

February 5, 2020

(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The major tour events will all have an added level of pressure as players prepare for the Tokyo Olympics this year. Such was the case this week at the 2020 ITTF World Tour Platinum German Open as sixteen of the top 18 players in the rankings competed in Magdeburg. The preliminary competition […]

Coaching tip of the week: Did He Really Force You Out of Position?

February 3, 2020

Coaching tip of the week: Did He Really Force You Out of Position? (By Larry Hodges) Players are often caught out of position, leading to the opponent hitting an easy winner to an open part of the table as you lunge for the ball. But did he really force you out of position? For example, […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Princeton Pong

February 3, 2020

(by Steve Hopkins) Princeton Pong’s 10,000 square foot table tennis facility is in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. They are located between Philadelphia and New York City – centered in one of the largest population centers in the United States. The elite facility features 14 professional tables, custom sport flooring, high ceilings, great lighting, a player’s […]

German Open Update

February 1, 2020

German Open Update (by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) Sixteen of the worlds top 18 players competed this week in the 2020 ITTF World Tour Platinum German Open. Xu Xin, Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Lin Gaoyuan (the top four players in the World) were the top four seeds in Magdeburg, Germany. The preliminary competition was […]

Table Tennis Logic – The 49ers / Chiefs Superbowl

January 31, 2020

Table Tennis Logic – The 49ers / Chiefs Superbowl (by Steve Hopkins) It’s no surprise to anyone reading this post that my sport doesn’t make headlines in the US. Because of this, I like to find table tennis angles to most of the big sporting events. And at this time, I’m providing a little analysis of the […]

Ask The Experts: Larry Thoman No. 314

January 29, 2020

Ask The Experts: Larry Thoman No. 314 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: 1 What is the difference between Amicus Prime Refurbished Robot Grade A and Amicus Prime Refurbished Robot Grade B? 2.What is the difference between Amicus Prime Robot and Amicus Professional Robot? Answer: This Ask the Experts question was answered by Larry Thoman. […]

Ask The Experts: Tawny Banh, No. 313

January 28, 2020

Ask The Experts: Tawny Banh, No. 313 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Advice on new blade please. i’m 60, highest rating 1450, now 1300 after 10 year break but improving. beaten a few 1550 players recently. previous blade was Off-, 7 speed, 7 control. play all around game for my level, no great […]

2020 Butterfly PRIMERICA Sandhills Open

January 27, 2020

2020 Butterfly PRIMERICA Sandhills Open Sponsored by Cape Fear Table Tennis Club and Butterfly 2-Star Tournament Sanctioned by USATT with $3,000 in Cash Prizes in sanctioned events June 5-7, 2020 Freedom Courts Sportsplex—3126 Gillespie Street-Fayetteville, NC 28306 www.capefearttc.net or 919-418-4269 ENTRY DEADLINE: All entries must be received no later than midnight on May 30, 2020. […]

Coaching tip of the week: Looping Slightly Long Balls

January 27, 2020

Coaching tip of the week: Looping Slightly Long Balls (By Larry Hodges) When a student pushes against a slightly long serve (“half long”) or push, I almost always remind them that they should usually loop such balls. Inevitably, the player will respond, “The ball was too short, I couldn’t loop it!” But the ball was […]