Full of Hope but Titles Denied Host Nation as Chinese Taipei and Korea Prevail 2016 Thailand Junior and Cadet Open Courtesy of ITTF The day started full of hope for the host nation on Sunday May 15th at the SET 2016 Thailand Junior and Cadet Open in Bangkok with eyes focused on Pattaratorn Passara and […]
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Gloria Cadavid is on her way to Spain!
Posted onGloria Cadavid is on her way to Spain! Cheer for Gloria! SATTC member Gloria Cadavid will participate in the 18th World Veteran Table Tennis Championships from May 23rd to 29th, 2016 in Alicante/Elche, Spain. For details, and match results when available, click on this link: 2016 World Veteran Table Tennis Championships – Spain Cheer for […]
2016 California State Championships Videos
Posted on2016 California State Championships Videos Check out some 2016 California State Championships videos. The 4-Star USATT sanctioned table tennis tournament took place last weekend at ICC in Milpitas, California. In addition, view full results at ICC’s website. Men’s Singles Preliminary Round Robin – Nikhil Kumar vs. Krish Avvari Men’s Final – Tao Wenzhang vs. Jinxin Wang Women’s Singles […]
Become Eligible to Win Free Entry into the US Nationals
Posted onBecome Eligible to Win Free Entry into the US Nationals Subscribe to In The Loop by May 27th and become Eligible to Win Free Entry into the US Nationals! USA Table Tennis released the 2016 US National Championships entry form. The 100 event tournament is July 4th through July 9th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Entry Form
The New York Times’ Kanak Jha Video
Posted onThe New York Times’ Kanak Jha Video The New York Times’ Kanak Jha Video “Kanak Jha, a ping-pong prodigy, is the youngest American headed to the 2016 Summer Olympics. Sam Borden, who covers sports for the Times, is in Sweden to take him on in a quick pick-up game and talk with him about how […]
NYISC May 22nd Table Tennis Tournament
Posted onNYISC May 22nd Table Tennis Tournament NY Indoor Sports Club, NYISC, has just released a newsletter featuring the upcoming NYISC May 22nd Table Tennis Tournament and more! NYISC Newsletter NYISC is a “We Are Butterfly” club featuring Butterfly Table Tennis equipment in their Pro Shop. Stop by the club at 15-35 126th St. College Point, NY, to […]
Ask The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 108
Posted onAsk The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 108 Ask The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 108 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Primorac OFF- Forehand: Mark V Backhand: Sriver Question: Hi Coach, I always had the doubt of what the contact point of a perfect sidespin serve and backspin serve is. Is it at the left corner […]
New quarter of ICC classes starting from this weekend May 13th
Posted onNew quarter of ICC classes starting from this weekend May 13th New quarter of ICC classes starting from this weekend May 13th by Rajul Seth Quarter three classes registration May 14 – Jul 3 No Table Tennis class and league on Sunday May 22nd due to ICC’s Annual Table Tennis fundraiser. All May 22nd Table […]
Butterfly Presents: Footwork Drills by Stefan Feth, Drill No. 1
Posted onButterfly Presents: Footwork Drills by Stefan Feth, Dril No. 1 Table Tennis Footwork Drills by Stefan Feth, Dril No. 1: A favorite of Coach Stefan Feth, one forehand topspin from the middle and one forehand topspin from the back and middle to the blockers middle.
Top Seeds Secure Last Eight Place in Commanding Style but Problems for Next in Line
Posted onTop Seeds Secure Last Eight Place in Commanding Style but Problems for Next in Line 2016 Thailand Junior and Cadet Open – ITTF Golden Series Junior Circuit Courtesy of ITTF First place in the group in the initial stage of proceedings and thus a safe passage to the main draw was the lot of the top […]
Kanak Kicking in Skopje
June 6, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Kanak Jha is quietly having a great tournament in Macedonia this week, as… Read More
Where Should I Smash the Ball?
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Robot plays very high balls one time to very long Forehand and one time to very long Backhand.… Read More
A Forehand Stance While Blocking
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Many players go into a backhand stance… Read More
Does Watching High-Level Players Help Amateur Players Improve? By Coach Bob Chen
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(By Coach Bob Chen) Many amateur players enjoy watching high-level matches. They watch world-class rallies. They study professional… Read More
US Nationals Preview: Two Weeks Until the June 16 Entry Deadline
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(by Steve Hopkins, graphic USATT) Action is set to start on July 3rd in San Jose for this… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Table Tennis & More
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(By Steve Hopkins) Table Tennis & More (TT&M) was founded by Len Winkler in 1996. Over the years,… Read More
Triple Crown for Saarbrucken – TTBL Champion
May 31, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo TTBL via BeLa Sportfoto) FC Saarbrucken TT won the Final Four, securing the German… Read More
What should be your goal when the ball comes high?
May 28, 2026
Robot plays very high balls to very long Backhand. ( 20-25 balls per minute) FETHOMANIA 27: Drill 2… Read More
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