(by Steve Hopkins) Through Saturday evening, we were all following the results of the 2019 ITTF Pan American Junior Championships closely. But then, with little warning, the flow of information ceased. With the venue unavailable on Sunday and tensions from a dispute between the facility and the event organizers reaching the highest levels, power was […]
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WAB Club Feature: Central Florida Table Tennis Club
(by Steve Hopkins) With its location near the junction of 423 and 441 just a few miles Northwest of the city center, the Central Florida Table Tennis Club is easily accessible to the greater Orlando area. The club’s facility is 27,000 square feet with 18 ITTF approved tables, Olympic standard vinyl flooring, 30-foot ceiling, air-conditioning, […]
Pan Am Juniors: USA Players Shine
(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The 2019 ITTF Pan American Junior Championships are nearing their conclusion in Cancun, Mexico. The team events concluded Wednesday with the weekend reserved for the singles and doubles events. Both the US Boys Team and the US Girls Team secured the Gold Medal on Wednesday. The US Boys Team […]
Euro Games Recap
(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) With great teams across the continent, the 2019 European Games in Minsk packed a lot of action into its seven days. Men’s and Women’s Singles concluded on Wednesday, and Mixed Doubles concluded on Tuesday. The featured Men’s and Women’s Team events concluded on Saturday. In Men’s Singles, Timo Boll entered […]
Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No. 247
Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No. 247 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello Dear coach Truong, I am Wenyan and I did ask you some questions about two months ago. I really appreciate it. Right now, I have more questions want to hear from you. I have two blades at home, which are […]
Euro Games Update
(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) With seven days of competitive matches across singles, doubles, and team events, a lot of action has already concluded at the 2019 European Games in Minsk. Men’s and Women’s Singles concluded on Wednesday, and Mixed Doubles concluded on Tuesday. The featured Men’s and Women’s Team events are underway and will finish […]
Pan Am Juniors: USA Teams Sweep
(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The 2019 ITTF Pan American Junior Championships are underway in Cancun, Mexico. The team events have concluded with the weekend reserved for the singles and doubles events. Both the US Boys Team and the US Girls Team won their event on Wednesday. The US Boys entered as the top seed […]
Ask The Experts: Yangyang Jia, No. 246
Ask The Experts: Yangyang Jia, No. 246Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I was a frequent recreational player of table tennis years ago. I just started playing again and I wanted to invest in a bat that fits my playing style. I like a bat with a softer feel. I tend to play more […]
Tip of the week: Learning to Win
(By Larry Hodges) One of the most common problems players face in their table tennis is the inability to recognize the difference between learning the shots, and learning to win. There’s a big difference. Many players have a good idea of what to do out at the table – but just don’t have the strokes. […]
Ted Li Joins Bowmar
This week Bowmar Sports announced that Ted Li has joined the Bowmar Sports Butterfly Team. At 2476, the 14-year-old right-handed attacker is already making waves. He was the US Open U11 champion in 2016, and he took the Bronze Medal in the Mini-Cadet event at the US Nationals in 2017. Bowmar Sports looks forward to […]
United States Smash: Semifinals
July 13, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) When all was said and done, it was the top three seeds (and the sixth… Read More
Nishant Lebaka – Forehand Smash with Short Pips
July 13, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Nishant Lebaka is executing the Forehand Smash with short pips… Read More
Serve Into the Body
July 11, 2025
WAIT FUNCTION: Serve long serve to elbow, Robot plays topspin to Backhand, Backhand spin block down the line.… Read More
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
July 7, 2025
[[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
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
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