(By Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) ITTF Rankings – The First Shifts of 2018 With the new World Ranking system in full effect, here’s a quick view of the Men’s Division at the start of the New Year. The new system encourages activity as frequency of play (and inactivity) now has a greater effect. The November […]
2018 Dream Open: First Tournament of the Year
(BY ANGELA GUAN) 2018 Dream Open: First Tournament of the Year 3, 2, 1…Happy New Year! Swan Ping Pong Club in Sunnyvale, California welcomed 2018 with a tournament on the very first day of the year. Early in the morning, forty-eight players arrived for the second Dream Table Tennis Open, matches beginning at 9am. Upon […]
December Pongcast: Impressive end to the year, China on point in Riva del Garda and Astana
(by Simon Daish) Impressive year end, China on point in Riva del Garda and Astana Relive the major table tennis moments of last month by watching the Nittaku ITTF Monthly Pongcast video for December 2017 which is now available on the ITTF YouTube channel. Las Vegas was the destination for the final continental qualification tournament […]
Progressing to higher levels, learn from China
(by Jinxin Wang (Men’s Singles winner 2015 United States Open) Progressing to higher levels, learn from China Aspiring players in abundance in China, there is an embarrassment of riches; at the other side of the world, in recent years talented young players a have emerged in the United States. However do the American players have […]
SVTTC Reunion League
(By SVTTC) SVTTC Reunion League Both seasoned players as well as youngsters look forward every Friday to play the Butterfly SVTTC Friday league. It is a league that was started by San Francisco Bay Area Table Tennis aficionados 13 years back. Since the early days, the league has had active participation from cadets and juniors […]
Come Join the NYISC January 14th 2018 2 Star Tournament
Come Join the NYISC January 14th 2018 2 Star Tournament. Come ring in the New Year at our NYISC January 14th 2018 2 Star Tournament . See you there!!! Entry information here 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 […]
Kanak Jha and Maki Shiomi head Luxembourg list but history maker is Feng Yi-Hsin
(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Kanak Jha, Maki Shiomi head Luxembourg list but history maker is Feng Yi-Hsin Winner of no less than four titles on the 2017 ITTF World Junior Circuit, having been successful in the Czech Republic, Sweden, India and Spain, Japan’s Maki Shiomi heads the girls’ seeding for the forthcoming ITTF […]
Super Camp Completion Sets Direction for 2018
(BY MATT HETHERINGTON) Super Camp Completion Sets Direction for 2018 Well the second ever USATT Super Camp has drawn to a close and the players are departing. The California crew first to depart, leaving the hotel at 3:55am! It has been an absolute pleasure to witness a team coming together, for me personally being behind […]
Coaching Tip of the Week: Elbow Drill
(By Larry Hodges) Coaching Tip of the Week: Elbow Drill Playing the opponent’s middle – roughly where the playing elbow, the midpoint between forehand and backhand – is one of the more difficult tactics for players below the advanced level. It’s easier with the backhand, where the opponent’s right in front of you. But below […]
Triangle Table Tennis End of Year News and Happenings
(By Triangle Table Tennis) Triangle Table Tennis End of Year News and Happenings We hope everyone is having a fun and safe holiday season. This newsletter is the last email you’ll receive from us this year, so you’ll find it all in this one source — a quick overview of recent news as well as upcoming tournaments […]
Pan American Cup: Kanak Wins
February 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The knockout rounds of the 2025 Pan American Cup started on Friday, and by Saturday… Read More
ATTU Asian Cup: Chuqin Wins in Shenzhen
February 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) After rolling through most of the tournament easily, a confident Lin Shidong faced off against… Read More
Alexis Lebrun WIns Europe 16 Cup
February 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The CCB Europe Top 16 Cup concluded in Montreaux, Switzerland today. If you’ve been following… Read More
Butterfly Training Tips with Taiwo Adeyinka – Serve & Attack Sequencing
February 23, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Taiwo Adeyinka is working with his student on Serve &… Read More
Pan Am Cup: Kanak Jha, Amy Wang, and Lily Zhang Reach Semis
February 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The knockout rounds of the 2025 Pan American Cup started on Friday and by Saturday… Read More
ATTU Asian Cup: Final Four
February 22, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) China nearly pulled off a sweep – nearly winning all four of the Quarterfinals. It… Read More
Butterfly Training Tips with Jeff Yamada – Random Play Looping
February 22, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jeff Yamada is executing Random Play Looping with the Forehand… Read More
Pan Am Cup: Jha, Zhang, and Wang Through to Final 8
February 21, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The knockout rounds of the 2025 Pan American Cup started on Friday. Jishan Liang won… Read More
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