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 […]
Training Video: Coach Li of New York International Table Tennis Center
June 19, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtHyW_MS4z4&feature=youtu.be Coach Li conducts multi-ball as he trains the student in proper forehand and backhand technique and the accompanying… Read More
2019, June 15th High School Only TT Tournament
June 18, 2019
Photograph Left to Right Calvin Hull, Owen Pawluk, Mathieu Raymond, Carter Wright, Hunter Lewis, Sam Griffith, Kianna Trottier,… Read More
Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 245
June 17, 2019
Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 245Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am a player who… Read More
Tip of the Week – Six-Step Training Progression
June 17, 2019
(By Larry Hodges) Developing your table tennis game is a steady progression from the simple to the more… Read More
Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum, Japan Open Recap
June 16, 2019
(by Steve Hopkins/Photo courtesy of ITTF) The Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum, LION Japan Open concluded on… Read More
WAB Club Feature: My Table Tennis Club
June 14, 2019
(by Steve Hopkins) My Table Tennis Club (MyTTC) is headquartered near the town center of Markham, a suburb… Read More
Ask The Experts: Larry Thoman No. 244
June 13, 2019
Ask The Experts: Larry Thoman No. 244Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi I am considering buying… Read More
Ball evaluation
June 12, 2019
(by Stephanie Sun) There are a few types of balls that are among the most frequently chosen tournament… Read More
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