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Tip of the week: Fourth Ball Backhand Loop Attack

Tip of the week: Fourth Ball Backhand Loop Attack (By Larry Hodges) Tip of the week: Fourth Ball Backhand Loop Attack One of the most valuable times to have a good backhand loop is when receiving – but not necessarily for the receive itself. It can also be a good backhand drive against backspin, especially […]

Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour, Czech Open Opening day in Olomouc

Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour,Czech Open Opening day in Olomouc (by Wade Townsend) Checkout what to expect as the Seamaster 2017 World Tour Czech Open commences today, Tuesday 22nd August, in Olomouc. “Kids” commence and conclude play The first day at the Seamaster 2017 World Tour Czech Open will kickoff and conclude with the Under […]

The Final Day at the El Salvador Junior and Cadet Open Junior Girls Teams

The Final Day at the El Salvador Junior and Cadet Open Junior Girls Teams (By Bruce Liu) The Final Day at the El Salvador Junior and Cadet Open Junior Girls Teams Superb performance of the US Juniors in El Salvador. In addition to the Gold they won for the Junior Girls Teams on day two, […]

El Salvador Junior and Cadet Open Junior Girls Teams

Breaking News – El Salvador Junior and Cadet Open Junior Girls Teams (Courtesy of Bay Area Table Tennis Federation/Photos courtesy of Prasad Naik) Breaking News – El Salvador Junior and Cadet Open Junior Girls Teams Two US girls entered the tournament. Ishana Deb is in the US Junior Girls’ Team while Sarika Ahire in the […]

Triangle Table Tennis: August 2017 News and Happenings

Triangle Table Tennis: August 2017 News and Happenings (Courtesy of Triangle Table Tennis) Triangle Table Tennis: August 2017 News and Happenings Summer is starting to wind down, but we sure aren’t! We have new leagues starting up and multiple 4-star tournaments on the horizon. Don’t miss all the action! As always, this newsletter is the […]

Pong Planet 5th Anniversary Party & Tournament

Pong Planet 5th Anniversary Party & Tournament (By Pong Planet) Pong Planet 5th Anniversary Party & Tournament Dear Members and Friends, PongPlanet will have a party and tournament on Sunday, September 10th to celebrate its 5 Year Anniversary. We would like to thank all our friends and supporters. This is a very important milestone and […]

2017 Hopes – Swathi Giri (USA)

2017 Hopes – Swathi Giri (USA) (Courtesy of ITTF) 2017 Hopes – Swathi Giri (USA) Swathi Giri is USA’s most accomplished Hopes girl player in 2017. During the first three days of the World Hopes Week & Challenge, Swathi demonstrated her adaptability by tackling all training camp challenges.. Her hard work paid off when on […]

DTTA hosted our 6th MENSUAL Tourney of 2017

DTTA hosted our 6th MENSUAL Tourney of 2017 (By Angelo Gandullia) DTTA hosted our 6th MENSUAL Tourney of 2017 Hello Table Tennis players and friends! Last Saturday, August 12th, DTTA hosted our 6th MENSUAL Tourney of 2017. Denver Table Tennis Alliance congratulates in particular, C division Winner, Sherwin Setiadi Runner up, Catherine Thomasson B division […]

Under 21 title dream still alive for Adriana Diaz

Under 21 title dream still alive for Adriana Diaz (by Simon Daish) Puerto Rican star Adriana Diaz has kept herself in the hunt for the Under 21 Women’s Singles title at the Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour Asarel Bulgaria Open, after she posted a thrilling five games victory over Alina Nikitchanka in the quarter-finals of […]

Come Join the NYISC August 2017 Tournament Sunday Aug 20th 2017

Come Join the NYISC August 2017 Tournament Sunday Aug 20th 2017 (By NYISC) Come Join the NYISC August 2017 Tournament Sunday Aug 20th 2017 If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shao Yu at 718-358-8860. NYISC FUN FACT: 1. Did you know now a designated coach or person can coach between points […]

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