(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 […]
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2018 Dream Open: First Tournament of the Year
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted onCome 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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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 […]
Kou Lei – Chop Serve and Chop Loop Combo
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China Smash: Japan brings Momentum to Beijing
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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Bridgeport Sports Club
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with Butterfly Sponsored Players Kef Noorani… Read More
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anav Gupta is working on his handspeed and Stroke Chemistry… Read More
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