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Pushing by Han Xiao Pushing is an underrated skill among many players, especially intermediate players who feel that they have a good grasp on how to push. We spend a lot of time on more glamorous shots such as our attacking shots, or other necessities such as footwork and blocking. Meanwhile, pushing is often a […]

Ask The Experts

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Ask The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: What is the difference between the Zhang Jike T5000 and the Timo Boll T5000 paddles? My style is close to the table aggressive loop/smash. What would be a good Tenergy rubber combo for Forehand and Backhand? Answer:  Hi Odeon, There isn’t too much separating the Zhang Jike […]

Lily Zhang’s 6 Tips for Improving Your Table Tennis Games

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Lily Zhang’s 6 Tips for Improving Your Table Tennis Games ESPN features USA Table Tennis athlete Lily Zhang in “Lily Zhang’s 6 Tips to Improving Your Table Tennis Game.”  Tips include drills, footwork, wrist curl, ignore the score, check the phone and run! Read the full article at ESPN.Go.com.

Around the Net Shot Returned

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Around the Net Shot returned by Jean-Michel Saive Around the net shot returned by Jean-Michel Saive during Men’s Singles Quarterfinals match against Panagiotis Gionis at the 2015 Hyson Chicago International Table Tennis Open.

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Ask The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question:  I need a new racket. I own a Butterfly BTY 501 and BTY 603 rackets. Neither has been close to the one I owned in the ’90s. It was an anatomical handle with better spin, speed, and much more control. I play in a group […]

2015 Para Pan American Games: Table Tennis Medal Count

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2015 Para Pan American Games: Table Tennis Medal Count Table Tennis concluded today at the 2015 Para Pan American Games in Markham, Toronto. The six days of competition leaves Brazil with an outstanding medal count of 15 gold medals, 10 silver medals and 6 bronze medals. Mexico was second in the medal count with four […]

GOT A TRICK — DID A TOP SHOT?

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GOT A TRICK — DID A TOP SHOT? Welcome! Send your videos now and take part in the first “TTS AWARD – Tricks & Top Shots” of August-September 2015! We and the world are looking forward to your video with a surprising trick shot, an awesome top shot or “just” an exciting rally. Visit ButterflyMag to […]

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