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2018 Dream Open: First Tournament of the Year

January 8, 2018

(BY ANGELA GUAN) 2018 Dream Open: First Tournament of the Year 3, 2, 1…Happy New Year! Swan Ping Pong Club in Sunnyvale, California welcomed 2018 with a tournament on the very first day of the year. Early in the morning, forty-eight players arrived for the second Dream Table Tennis Open, matches beginning at 9am. Upon […]

December Pongcast: Impressive end to the year, China on point in Riva del Garda and Astana

January 8, 2018

(by Simon Daish) Impressive year end, China on point in Riva del Garda and Astana Relive the major table tennis moments of last month by watching the Nittaku ITTF Monthly Pongcast video for December 2017 which is now available on the ITTF YouTube channel. Las Vegas was the destination for the final continental qualification tournament […]

Progressing to higher levels, learn from China

January 7, 2018

(by Jinxin Wang (Men’s Singles winner 2015 United States Open) Progressing to higher levels, learn from China Aspiring players in abundance in China, there is an embarrassment of riches; at the other side of the world, in recent years talented young players a have emerged in the United States. However do the American players have […]

SVTTC Reunion League

January 7, 2018

(By SVTTC) SVTTC Reunion League Both seasoned players as well as youngsters look forward every Friday to play the Butterfly SVTTC Friday league. It is a league that was started by San Francisco Bay Area Table Tennis aficionados 13 years back. Since the early days, the league has had active participation from cadets and juniors […]

Come Join the NYISC January 14th 2018 2 Star Tournament

January 5, 2018

Come Join the NYISC January 14th 2018 2 Star Tournament. Come ring in the New Year at our NYISC January 14th 2018 2 Star Tournament . See you there!!! Entry information here If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shao Yu at 718-358-8860. NYISC FUN FACT: 1. Did you know now a designated coach […]

Kanak Jha and Maki Shiomi head Luxembourg list but history maker is Feng Yi-Hsin

January 5, 2018

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Kanak Jha, Maki Shiomi head Luxembourg list but history maker is Feng Yi-Hsin Winner of no less than four titles on the 2017 ITTF World Junior Circuit, having been successful in the Czech Republic, Sweden, India and Spain, Japan’s Maki Shiomi heads the girls’ seeding for the forthcoming ITTF […]

Super Camp Completion Sets Direction for 2018

January 2, 2018

(BY MATT HETHERINGTON) Super Camp Completion Sets Direction for 2018 Well the second ever USATT Super Camp has drawn to a close and the players are departing. The California crew first to depart, leaving the hotel at 3:55am! It has been an absolute pleasure to witness a team coming together, for me personally being behind […]

Coaching Tip of the Week: Elbow Drill

January 2, 2018

(By Larry Hodges) Coaching Tip of the Week: Elbow Drill Playing the opponent’s middle – roughly where the playing elbow, the midpoint between forehand and backhand – is one of the more difficult tactics for players below the advanced level. It’s easier with the backhand, where the opponent’s right in front of you. But below […]

Triangle Table Tennis End of Year News and Happenings

January 2, 2018

(By Triangle Table Tennis) Triangle Table Tennis End of Year News and Happenings We hope everyone is having a fun and safe holiday season. This newsletter is the last email you’ll receive from us this year, so you’ll find it all in this one source — a quick overview of recent news as well as upcoming tournaments […]

Another year of progress, North West Territories sets example

January 2, 2018

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Another year of progress, North West Territories sets example Gloves, thick hooded coats, sturdy boots, sub-zero readings on the thermometer but enter the table tennis hall and the temperature rises; it is has been yet another year of major progress in the Canada’s North West Territories. Under the direction […]