An outsider, evidence suggests otherwise (by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) An outsider, evidence suggests otherwise Canada’s Zhang Mo and Lily Zhang head the seeding in the Women’s Singles event at the forthcoming 2017 ITTF Pan American Cup, the three day tournament starting in San José, Costa Rica on Friday 28th July. They very much […]
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2017 Colorado Rocky Mountain State Games
Posted on(Angelo Gandullia) 2017 Colorado Rocky Mountain State Games Hello Table Tennis players and friends! The 2017 Colorado Rocky Mountain State Games took place last weekend – Saturday, July 22nd, & Sunday, July 23rd – at the YMCA in Colorado Springs. The Denver Table Tennis Alliance was represented again in the well-organized event by Larry Rose. DTTA congratulates, in particular, our club […]
Impressive Medal Haul Continues, Mingyu Zu Takes Para International Stage
Posted onImpressive Medal Haul Continues, Mingyu Zu Takes Para International Stage (By Tina Huynh) Impressive Medal, Mingyu Zu Takes Para International Stage Mingyu Zu has taken to Para Table Tennis’ International stage in true style this year, already claiming a number of accolades and amazing performances. After winning the German Para Open she continued her streak […]
MK Table Tennis Academy Joins Bowmar Sports Exclusive We Are Butterfly Clubs
Posted onMK Table Tennis Academy Joins Bowmar Sports Exclusive We Are Butterfly Clubs (Courtesy of Min Kim) MK Table Tennis Academy Joins Bowmar Sports Exclusive We Are Butterfly Clubs Bowmar Sports proudly sponsors MK Table Tennis Academy. Congratulations to MK Table Tennis Academy to become one of the WAB club (We Are Butterfly Club). MK Table Tennis […]
Robert Ho’s Table Tennis Tidbits #3 – Serve & Receive
Posted onRobert Ho’s Table Tennis Tidbits #3 – Serve & Receive Robert Ho’s Table Tennis Tidbits #3 – Serve & Receive BY ROBERT HO, Courtesy of USATT Serve and Receive In 1987 the Swedes revealed the potency of 2 winged looping with inverted rubber by overpowering the pimpled rubber penhold attack style of the Chinese which […]
Analysis of the Area of Improvements in Tactical Skill Applications among the US Junior Table Tennis Players
Posted onAnalysis the Area of Improvements in Tactical Skill Applications (By Jinxin Wang) After watching the recent 2017 US National Table Tennis Championships, I have observed some areas that need improvement among the US Junior players through my analysis and cognition. This article is written with the aim of helping more America youth players to identify […]
Help to Enforce New Rules by Azmy Ibrahim
Posted on(By Azmy Ibrahim) The purpose of this article is to help the OFFICIALS, THE REFEREES, THE UMPIRES, THE COACHES, AND THE PLAYERS, to apply the new rules while performing the games of the Table Tennis Sport. THE ARM SIGNALS The new rule enforces the umpire: * to raise the arm to the level of the […]
One step higher for second seeds, Zu Mingyu avenges Chinese Taipei defeat
Posted on(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Surprise winner five days earlier at the 4th Taichung Open for the Disabled, at the 2017 Korea Para Open in Mungyeong, on Saturday 22nd July, Nathan Pellissier once again upset the odds. Just as in Chinese Taipei not seeded, competing in the very same event, he won the Men’s […]
2017 Edgeball Chicago International Table Tennis Open
Posted on2017 Edgeball Chicago International Table Tennis Open (Courtesy of Edgeball Table Tennis / Photo: Ireneusz Kanabrodzki) 2017 Edgeball Chicago International Table Tennis Open Hi All! Only one week away from the deadline of one of the best tournaments in the USA! Here is the flyer for the 2017 Edgeball Chicago International Table Tennis Open to be held on […]
Updates on ICC Summer Table Tennis camps June 5 – Aug 25
Posted on(Courtesy of ICC) Beginner & Entry level (first time attendee): Basics are the main key to a solid foundation. Whatever age the player is, it is important to start the right way. It’s equally important for kids of any age to enjoy the sport, so fun and basics will be the theme. Hand-eye co-ordination and basic […]
Rachid El Bou Bou – Backhand Loop 3rd & 5th Ball
September 1, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is executing a 3rd & 5th… Read More
Yu Di – Backhand Loop & Forehand Loop from the Forehand
August 31, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is executing and Opening Backhand Loop, followed by… Read More
2026 ITTF Americas Youth Championships
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(by Steve Hopkins) The ITTF-Americas Youth Championships have taken over Guatemala City this week, with the best U15… Read More
MLTT Season 4 Preview
August 30, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Major League Table Tennis returns for its fourth season in two weeks. The September 11-13… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy
August 30, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) With their location just North of Atlanta in Suwanee, Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy has… Read More
2026 Butterfly US Open Teams Championships Preview
August 30, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, graphic USATT) Labor Day weekend is closing in fast, and that means it's almost time… Read More
Taiwo Adeyinka – Multi-ball Looping and Handspeed Work
August 30, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Taiwo Adeyinka is working with a student on looping followed… Read More
MLTT Meet the Teams: Portland Paddlers
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Portland Paddlers, the defending champions, bring grit, speed, and smart play into… Read More
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