Practice makes perfect: US Olympians need work to prepare for media interaction LancasterOnline reports on USA Table Tennis Team’s visit to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Even for some of the world’s best athletes, being in front of the cameras for interviews and media attention doesn’t always come naturally. That can especially be true in a sport such […]
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Top Step of Podium in Tokyo, Liu Shiwen Returns to Top of Standings
Posted onTop Step of Podium in Tokyo, Liu Shiwen Returns to Top of Standings Courtesy of ITTF Success in Tokyo on Sunday June 19th, China’s Liu Shiwen returns to the top of the ITTF World Tour Women’s Singles Standings (1,100 points); formerly in third spot, she replaces Japan’s Kasumi Ishikawa in first place. Colleague, Ding Ning, […]
Tip of the Week: Always Have at Least Two Options
Posted onTip of the Week: Always Have at Least Two Options by Larry Hodges Many players have multiple options for most situations, but only one for some. For example, against a deep, spinny serve to the backhand, many players will only back drive it crosscourt. Or against a backspin serve to the backhand will almost always push […]
2016 Homenetmen Ararat Open
Posted on2016 Homenetmen Ararat Open On June 11th & 12th, Xiang Jing Zhang secured the 2016 Homenetmen Ararat Open Singles title at Ararat Table Tennis Club in Glendale, California. RESULTS Event First Place Second Place Third Place Fourth Place Under 750 RR Andrew Grigor Eun Lee Under 2800 Doubles Vincent Lo / Angelica Arellano Tony Minasian / […]
Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No: 118
Posted onAsk The Experts: Truong Tu, No: 118 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Innerforce Layer ALC Question: I started off using the Primorac blade with Tenergy 80 on both sides. My coach just recommended I get a new blade and suggested the Timo Boll Spirit which is out of stock so I bought the Innerforce […]
Lui Shiwen Wins in Tokyo, Third Runners Up Spot for Ding Ning
Posted onLui Shiwen Wins in Tokyo, Third Runners Up Spot for Ding Ning Runner up in Kuwait earlier in the year in March when beaten by colleague, Li Xiaoxia, the same fate the following week in Qatar when losing to a second compatriot in the guise of Liu Shiwen; in Tokyo on Sunday June 19th at […]
USA Table Tennis Team Visits New York Mets
Posted onUSA Table Tennis Team Visits New York Mets The USA Table Tennis team preparing to throw out the first ball at the New York Mets Citi Field yesterday. Get Your Team USA Apparel!
Ask The Experts: Qingliang Wang, No. 117
Posted onAsk The Experts: Qingliang Wang, No. 117 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Innerforce ALC Forehand Rubber: Rakza X Backhand Rubber: Tenergy 64 Question: Dear sir / madam, I am using Innerforce ALC and Rakza X and Tenergy 64. Because of shrink of Rakza x when re-glue and high price of Tennergy 64. Would you mind suggest for me BH and FH […]
A Look At AceBOUNCE Chicago, The Home of Ping Pong
Posted onA Look At AceBOUNCE Chicago, The Home of Ping Pong [masterslider id=”123″] AceBounce Chicago, the first of several planned US venues, located at 230 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60601. A Look At AceBOUNCE Chicago, The Home of Ping Pong: A game-changer in social entertainment venues, which combines three elements of hospitality: bar, restaurant and entertainment activity […]
12-Year-Old Harimoto Creates History and Sets Sights on Olympic Gold
Posted on12-Year-Old Harimoto Creates History and Sets Sights on Olympic Gold ITTF Press Release June 17, 2016 Tomokazu HARIMOTO has become the youngest ever winner of an ITTF World Tour under 21 event at just 12 years of age. HARIMOTO, who is not even a teenager, smashed the old record of 15 years, set by Koki […]
Let the Ball Come to You
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Logan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays backspin to Backhand, Logan Backhand swipe attack… Read More
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Highlights, Jessica Reyes Lai is in action at the WTT Singapore… Read More
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(by Steve Hopkins) Wang Chuqin has held on to the top position, but there was some shuffling throughout… Read More
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(by Steve Hopkins) For most of the year, the Rhode Island Club is open 5 days each week for… Read More
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(by Steve Hopkins) We don't always do "preview" articles on WTT Champions events, but this particular event isn't… Read More
Contact More in Front of the Body
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Robot plays long backspin to Backhand, Logan plays Backhand long push to FH, robot plays long topspin to… Read More
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