(By Steve Hopkins) USA Men: Home Stretch in Group Stage Team USA began the tournament with an upset of Spain in the group stages of the Liebherr 2018 World Table Tennis Team Championships. They have since defeated Puerto Rico and lost to Iran. This 2-1 record is shared by Spain, Iran, and Kazakhstan in the […]
2018 Hopes Regional Hopes Camp and Trials at MDTTC
(By Larry Hodges) 2018 Hopes Regional Hopes Camp and Trials at MDTTC The camp had 37 players, ages 7 to 14, including many of the best 12 and under players in the northeast and other regions – including the California invasion that snagged both golds. Most were here for the Regional Hopes Trials on Sunday, […]
Worlds Day Two: All Eyes on England
(By Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) Worlds Day Two: All Eyes on England The Championship Division of the 2018 World Team Championships in Halmstad is made up of four groups of six teams. The top seed in each group are seeds 1-4 in the tournament: Germany, China, Japan, and France. The order of play is set so […]
Jacob Kordus – Backhand Loop Transition Play
November 28, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jacob Kordus is focusing on Backhand Loop Transition from underspin… Read More
Thankful for Wins: Chicago Has Flawless Week 7
November 27, 2025
(by: Major League Table Tennis) Emmanuel Lebesson and Lily Zhang make history in Hollywood, FL 🐊 Chicago Wind (8-4)… Read More
Relax Your Shoulder
November 26, 2025
Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long Forehand, Jhon plays… Read More
Yu Di – Backhand Loop from underspin
November 26, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is focusing on the Backhand Loop from underspin… Read More
More Weight on the Right Leg
November 24, 2025
Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long BH, Jhon plays… Read More
Do You Want to Be a Smart Table Tennis Player?
November 24, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) It’s a two-step process. Focus on both steps, and it’ll happen. First, think about the… Read More
Kou Lei – Forehand Looping the Flip
November 24, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with his student on Forehand Looping… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Ly Table Tennis Academy
November 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The Ly Table Tennis Academy in Montreal has been home to many members of the… Read More
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