(BUTTERFLY/TAKUREPO.com #BUTTERFLY) Fast Chiquita to enable his fast attack A Chinese up-and-coming southpaw Lin Gaoyuan, who is climbing up the world ranking ladder with his highly stable counter attacking plays close to the table. This special programme will introduce Lin Gaoyuan’s techniques with some successive pictures taken at the training camp of the Chinese national […]
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Dan Seemiller’s 2020 Olympic Preparation
(Courtesy of Scott Czarnecki and Dan Seemiller Jr) We are inviting you today to consider helping Coach Dan Seemiller prepare for the 2020 Olympic Table Tennis Trials. Dan was and is a pioneer in the sport of table tennis in the US. He is a five time US National Singles Champion, twelve time doubles champion, and […]
Ask The Experts: Yangyang Jia, No. 270
Ask The Experts: Yangyang Jia, No. 270 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am veteran player, I comfortable with above blade and rubber, but i want more speed, control and spin which blade I can use with rubber. Please suggest Answer: Your Ask the Experts question was answered by Yangyang Jia. Coach Jia is […]
Technique of Lin Gaoyuan, a fast attacking left hander #3
(BUTTERFLY/TAKUREPO.com #BUTTERFLY) Consecutive backhand topspin strokes without error at mid-distance A Chinese up-and-coming southpaw Lin Gaoyuan, who is climbing up the world ranking ladder with his highly stable counter attacking plays close to the table. This special programme will introduce Lin Gaoyuan’s techniques with some successive pictures taken at the training camp of the Chinese […]
Technique of Lin Gaoyuan, a fast attacking left hander #2
(BUTTERFLY/TAKUREPO.com #BUTTERFLY) Backhand counter attacking play close to the table with the best precision in the world Lin Gaoyuan, an exciting Chinese left hander, is climbing the world ranking ladder with his highly stable counter top spin play close to the table. This special programme introduces Lin Gaoyuan’s techniques with some sequence images taken at […]
Technique of Lin Gaoyuan, a fast attacking left hander #1
(BUTTERFLY/TAKUREPO.com #BUTTERFLY) High-speed backhand topspin close to the table Overall there are many powerful players in the Chinese men’s team, but there is one player who distinguishes himself with speed, not power; his name is Lin Gaoyuan. He is climbing the world ranking ladder with his highly stable counter attacking play close to the table. […]
US Junior Highlight: Ted Li
(by Steve Hopkins) Ted Li has had a busy 2019. The San Diego native has played in five USATT tournaments (gaining points in 4 of 5). The 14-year-old has achieved a personal best rating of 2509. At the Nationals this year, Ted’s record was 21-4. This great result included first place in Cadet Boys, his […]
Tip of the Week: Relaxing the Arm
(By Larry Hodges) One of the most common problems coaches face when coaching beginning and intermediate players is getting them to relax their arm when stroking. This writer has not only faced this problem hundreds of times as a coach but has also faced it as a lifetime weakness in his own playing game. If […]
WAB Featured Club: Jung Table Tennis Club
(by Steve Hopkins) The Jung Table Tennis Club in Los Angeles is named for its founder and head coach, Sung-Soo Jung. Jung is a certified National Coach whose distinguished playing career includes a long list of singles and doubles championships in the 1970s and 80s. The club has an emphasis on coaching and joining Sung-Soo […]
ITTF September Rankings
(by Steve Hopkins) China holds on to the top four spots, with Xu Xin, Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Lin Gaoyuan each holding their spots. The point separation between Xu Xin and Fan Zhendong is narrowing, so September could be a month to watch the top spot. The rest of the Top 10 are Harimoto, […]
Latest Rankings: Chuqin to 1, Calderano to 3
September 16, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) China’s top two paddlers swapped spots in the latest World Rankings, with Wang… Read More
A Chopper’s Delight
September 16, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) When the Sugarhill Gang released “Rapper’s Delight”, few could have imagined either the immediate or… Read More
MLTT Is Back in Charlotte!
September 15, 2025
(by: Major League Table Tennis) See the Carolina Gold Rush Next Weekend Get ready for an action-packed three… Read More
Chopping and Playing Choppers – It’s All About the Mindset
September 15, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame I’ve coached many choppers during a match,… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Folsom Table Tennis Club
September 14, 2025
(By Steve Hopkins) The Folsom Table Tennis Club has two locations nestled in the greater Sacramento region of… Read More
WTT Champions Macao: A New Number One ?
September 14, 2025
(By Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The surprises ended on the final day, as the higher seed won each of… Read More
ITTF Pan American U11 & U13 Championships: Recap
September 14, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) The ITTF Pan American U11 & U13 Championships concluded last week in Antigua… Read More
WTT Champions Macao: Anders Lind Makes Semis
September 13, 2025
(By Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Anders Lind headlined the penultimate day with a 4-3 upset win over World No.… Read More
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