Staying Balanced by Han Xiao Table tennis rallies often resemble a game of chicken. Balance and positioning are huge factors in determining which player gets the upper hand and takes the initiative. There are other factors as well, such as technique, but often times one player will begin to lose their balance and center of […]
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How to Approach the Service Game
How to Approach the Service Game by Han Xiao Think back to some matches where you had a lot of problems with an opponent’s serves. There are likely two scenarios you thought of. The first scenario is when you simply misread an opponent’s serve over and over again. This scenario doesn’t make for very good […]
Modern Topspin Strokes
Modern Topspin Strokes by Han Xiao To round out our short mechanics series, we’re going to take a look at modern topspin technique. If you missed the previous two articles, we took a look at weight transfer and proper leg use as well as how to follow through correctly. Having an understanding of those concepts […]
Following Through
Following Through by Han Xiao Last time we took a look at how world class players use their legs and transfer their weight for many of their strokes in order to create better consistency as well as more racket speed. In this part of the mechanics series, we’re going to look at how professional players […]
LATTA Open Tournament: Aug. 24, 2019!!! Register Now!!!
August 21, 2019
Hello Table Tennis Enthusiasts, LATTA OPEN: SATURDAY, AUG. 24, 2019 (USATT SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT!!! Come join us this Saturday… Read More
Ask The Experts: Jörg Bitzigeio, No. 268
August 21, 2019
Ask The Experts: Jörg Bitzigeio, No. 268 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Would like to check… Read More
Coaching Tip of the Week: Strategic Tactics
August 19, 2019
(By Larry Hodges) Tactical thinking is what you do to win now; Strategic Thinking is what you do… Read More
U.S. Juniors and Cadets Excel in El Salvador
August 19, 2019
(By Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The 2019 El Salvador Junior & Cadet Open, an ITTF Junior Circuit Event, was… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: PongPlanet
August 18, 2019
(By Steve Hopkins) PongPlanet is a full-time table tennis club with a variety of programs for adults and juniors… Read More
Bulgaria Open Recap: Harimoto’s First Win of 2019
August 18, 2019
(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The 2019 ITTF World Tour, ASAREL Bulgaria Open was played this week in… Read More
Tawny Banh Joins Butterfly
August 18, 2019
Tawny Banh Joins Butterfly (by Steve Hopkins) This week, Bowmar Sports announced that Tawny Banh, coach of Los… Read More
BUTTERFLY SOUTH SHORE HIGHLAND TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
August 15, 2019
2019 South Shore Butterfly Open $10,000 in Prize Money! November 16-17, 2019 Highland, IN (Chicago Area) … Read More
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