(by Tom Lodziak) Tactics to beat a much stronger player A situation you can’t avoid in table tennis is playing someone of a much higher standard. At some point in a league match or a tournament you will face someone who is simply a lot better than you. I remember once playing Sherwin Ramata, a […]
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Liu Shiwen in search of unprecedented fifth title
(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Liu Shiwen in search of unprecedented fifth title Winner at the recent ITTF-Asian Cup in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, Zhu Yuling heads the confirmed entry for the forthcoming Uncle Pop 2017 ITTF Women’s World Cup presented by Polar Naturals. Play commences in Markham, Toronto on Friday 27th October […]
Triangle Table Tennis Division 1 Friday League Standings
(Courtesy of Alec J Carney / Triangle Table Tennis) Triangle Table Tennis Division 1 Friday League Standings In first place we have Stephanie Sun winning $500! In second place, we have Chin-Jung Hsu earning himself $250. Chris Xiao finished in third place and claimed $150. Jace Mellinger inched his way into fourth place on the very […]
2018 World Veteran Championships in Las Vegas
(BY LARRY HODGES) (Photo credit: wvc2018.com) 2018 World Veteran Championships Las Vegas It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity – or at least once every 27 years, the last time the U.S. held a World Veterans Table Tennis Championship, back in 1990. The 2018 World Veterans Championships will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, […]
In a Distinguished Career, Olympics were Highlights for O’Neill
(BY RICHARD FINN) In a Distinguished Career, Olympics were Highlights for O’Neill Sean O’Neill had a long and distinguished playing career. He won the under 11,13, 15 and 17 age national titles. He was five-time USA National singles champion – 1985, ’87, ’88, 89 and 1991 – five time US men’s doubles winner and six-time […]
Successful meetings in Latin America
(by Gonzalo Barak) Successful meetings in Latin America The International Table Tennis Federation organised a marketing meeting in the City of Santiago de Chile on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October to discuss maximising the commercial potential of table tennis in Latin America. The leaders and officers from within the region were present, together with […]
Analysis of Advancing Women’s Table Tennis Style—Implementing Men’s Style into Women’s Style
(By Jinxin Wang) Advancing Women’s Table Tennis – Implementing Men’s Style The main focus of implementing men’s style into women’s style is demonstrated in aggressiveness, taking initiative first, and being eagerly aggressive. This technique and shift in tactical consciousness is aimed towards female athletes’ overall stability and structure of their game, and it targets improvement […]
A bar in London just got an interactive ping pong table that’s a giant computer game
(Courtesy of David Ibekwe/Businessinsider) Interactive ping pong table – giant computer game Wonderball is an interactive ping pong table which adds a digital twist to traditional table tennis. The hi-tech table uses digital projectors and sensors which track the movements of the ball, allowing many different games to be played on it. Wonderball can be […]
Tip of the week: Top Ten Tactical Receiving Mistakes
(By Larry Hodges) Top Ten Tactical Receiving Mistakes 1. Too predictable. Vary your receive! Most of the below are variations on this. 2. Giving the server what he wants. 3. Too aggressive. If you attack every serve it becomes predictable. 4. Too passive. If you never attack the serve, then the server knows he can […]
Astana to host 2017 ITTF Star Awards alongside World Tour Grand Finals
(Courtesy of ITTF) Astana to host 2017 ITTF Star Awards and World Tour Grand Finals The International Table Tennis Federation is pleased to announce that the 2017 ITTF Star Awards will be held in the Kazakhstan capital of Astana on Thursday 14th December; the event will be held in conjunction with the Seamaster 2017 ITTF […]
Jacob Kordus – Forehand Loop
November 22, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jacob Kordus is executing the Forehand Loop https://youtu.be/I_fnf6AR_uk Stay “In The… Read More
What is the Deflector Plate?
November 21, 2025
Basic Exercise: Blocking and Attacking: Robot serves short backspin to short Backhand, Jhon Backhand push long to Backhand,… Read More
Rogelio Castro – Double Push Exercise
November 21, 2025
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MLTT Heads to Florida This Weekend
November 20, 2025
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Bringing Social Impact to the World Through Table Tennis
November 20, 2025
(by Butterfly Global) Butterfly Supports the ITTF Foundation at the 2025 WTT China Smash The 2025 WTT China… Read More
Maintain Same Body Height
November 19, 2025
Basic Exercise: Blocking and Attacking: Robot serves short backspin to short Forehand, Jhon Forehand push long to Forehand,… Read More
Ask the Expert Video: My First Combination Racket with Logan Rietz
November 19, 2025
(by Bowmar Sports) How to Choose Your First Table Tennis Setup? In a recent Ask the Experts session, Logan—one… Read More
Rachid El Bou Bou – Two Backhands, One Forehands
November 18, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is executing Two Backhand Loops, and… Read More
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