New York Indoor Sport Club (NYISC) June 2019 Open (2-star) USATT-sanctioned Table Tennis Tournament Sunday, June 9th, 2019ENTRY DEADLINE: June 5th, 2019 VENUE: New York Indoor Sports Club (NYISC), 15-35 126th Street, 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356718-358-8860 (Yu Shao) EQUIPMENT: Only ITTF/USATTapproved equipment will be used. Tables: Butterfly Centerfold and Europa; Nets: Butterfly; Balls: […]
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What to Think About Between Points . . . and What NOT to Think About
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) This is a simple one. Between points, your only thoughts should be tactical. Don’t think or worry about the score, about how important the match or the next point is, about nets and edges, or anything else except tactics. The very act of thinking about your next tactic should clear your mind […]
2019 China Open Recap
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum China Open was held in Shenzhen China this week. The first stages were May 28-29, and the knock out stages concluded on Sunday. The early rounds of the Men’s Singles were not great for North America. Kanak Jha fell in his opening match to Daewoo […]
China Open Update: Fan Zhendong and Ding Ning Exit Early
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Plantinum China Open is being held in Shenzhen China this week. The first stages were May 28-29, and the knock out stages will conclude on Sunday. Saturday’s rounds featured the Quarterfinals where a pair of top seeds exited early. In the men’s event, Fan […]
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Many players have at least one strong… Read More
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Houston is host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event this week and… Read More
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