(Courtesy of ITTF) ITTF to Implement New World Ranking System in 2018 The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) will be implementing its newly developed World Ranking system in 2018 to present a more accurate measure and realistic situation of the playing level, and to ensure that the World Ranking better supports ITTF events. The decision […]
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New York takes next step in coach education
Posted on(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) New York takes next step in coach education Motivated by the ITTF Development Programme, in recent years there has been a plethora of ITTF/PTT Level One Courses in the United States. New York, the country’s most populous city has been a focal point; by no means slow in seizing […]
Three Cities Bid for 2020 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships
Posted on(Courtesy of ITTF) Three Cities Bid for 2020 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Expressions of interest are in for the 2020 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships. Find out which three cities are in contention to host the world’s biggest table tennis event. Three cities look set to battle it out for the right […]
FOREHAND LOOP ADVANCED SKILL DEVELOPMENT – Video
Posted on(By Brian Pace) FOREHAND LOOP ADVANCED SKILL DEVELOPMENT The Technical Development of the Forehand Loop is as straight forward as you can get, but there are 2 distinct aspects of development that the forehand loop must go through, and the first phase is stroke mechanics. The mechanics of any shot is referring to the major […]
2017 Butterfly Southeastern Open brings in big players and a dramatic finish!
Posted on(Courtesy of Triangle Table Tennis) 2017 Butterfly Southeastern Open big players dramatic finish The 2017 Butterfly Southeastern Open was a great success, with over 100 players representing 18 different states and Puerto Rico. This tournament resulted in 8 players gaining 200+ rating points, with 5 of those players gaining at least 300! Congratulations to all […]
Triangle Table Tennis: November 2017 News and Happenings
Posted on(Courtesy of Triangle Table Tennis) Triangle Table Tennis: November 2017 News and Happenings Need to do something with all that excess Halloween candy energy? Come on over – our weather is perfect inside! This newsletter is the only email you’ll receive from us this month, so you’ll find it all in this one source — a quick overview […]
Tip of the week: Become Your Own Feedback
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) Tip of the week: Become Your Own Feedback You should make it a habit to be aware of how you win and lose points. If you do this, it will become second nature, and you’ll have immediate feedback when you play on what you need to do to improve, both tactically (what […]
ITTF eyes North American market
Posted on(Courtesy of ITTF) ITTF eyes North American market Table tennis could soon be making waves in the biggest sporting market in the world. Fans can expect more table tennis action coming out of North America in the future. Off the back of a successful ITTF Women’s World Cup staged in Canada, North America looks ready to […]
ITTF Shakes up the Rankings – Video
Posted onITTF Shakes up the Rankings by Steve Hopkins, Bowmar Sports The November ranking list was released by ITTF on November 1, with a new format that has caused some surprises. The most major change to the ranking system is that only those who have competed in the last four months appear in the list. Beginning […]
2017 Butterfly Badger Open – Video Interview With Bowen Chen
Posted on2017 Butterfly Badger Open – Video Interview With Bowen Chen 2017 Butterfly Badger Open – Video Interview With Bowen Chen Video by Bowmar Sports / Butterfly North America September 15-17 Franklin, WI Milwaukee County Sports Complex
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