React to Opponent’s Forward Swing (By Larry Hodges) When you watch a top player, they seem to have almost supernatural reflexes. The other guy will crush the ball, and whether he gets it back or not, he always seems to react instantly. How does he do this? The secret is he’s not reacting to the […]
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German Open Review: Fan Tops Field
Posted onGerman Open Review: Fan Tops Field (by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTFWorld) Three Germans emerged to the main draw at the 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum German Open last week in Bremen. Those three, Franziska, Ovtcharov and Boll have all had great successes in the past, but with the top four players in the world all […]
Gabriel Perez Joins Butterfly
Posted onGabriel Perez Joins Butterfly (by Steve Hopkins) This week Bowmar Sports announced that Gabriel Perez has joined the Bowmar Sports Butterfly Team. In April of this year, the 17-year-old made headlines anchoring the Puerto Rican team at the 2019 Caribbean Junior and Cadet Championships. Behind Perez’ great play, Puerto Rico took the Team Championship and Perez […]
WAB Featured Club: Denver Table Tennis Alliance
Posted onWAB Featured Club: Denver Table Tennis Alliance (by Steve Hopkins) Located on Curtis Street, just North of the city center, in Denver, is the Denver Table Tennis Alliance. The club is open six days per week – every day except for Tuesdays. The club features 8 butterfly tables, barriers, great lighting, and Gerflor rubber flooring. […]
NYITTC Oct. 6, 2019 Open Championship Results and photos
Posted onSubmitted By: NYITTC Below are the results and photos of the recently held NYITTC Open Championship at the New York Indoor Table Tennis Club. Under 1800 1st Zhengrui Zhong, 2nd Mark Berg Under 1500 1st Imtiaz Chowdhury, 2nd Richard Dantsits Under 1200 1st Imtiaz Chowdhury, 2nd Richard Dantsits Under 1000 1st Bulcsu Acosta, 2nd Jeffrey […]
Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No. 280
Posted onAsk The Experts: Truong Tu, No. 280 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am an old, enthusiastic beginner- I take 1 or 2 lessons per week, and have a robot at home. I just made a big mistake- I bought a Viscaria with Tenergy 05- It is way too much paddle/racket for me- […]
Blade Exchange: Zhang Jike Super ZLC – Mizutani Jun Super ZLC video
Posted onBlade Exchange: Zhang Jike Super ZLC – Mizutani Jun Super ZLC (By YangYang) This is a product review video show you the two blades performance after Hanson and I exchanged blades: Zhang Jike Super ZLC and Mizutani Jun Super ZLC. Hope you would find this video interesting and useful.
Ask The Experts: Wenting Zha, No. 279
Posted onAsk The Experts: Wenting Zha, No. 279 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: When I receive a low short underspin serve or return I can either take a long slower stroke with blade open to return the ball low and short (two bounces) or I can make a shorter faster sharp push back the […]
New York Indoor Sport Club (NYISC) October 2019 Open
Posted onNew York Indoor Sport Club (NYISC) October 2019 Open (2-star) USATT-sanctioned Table Tennis Tournament Sunday, Ocotber 13th, 2019 ENTRY DEADLINE: October 9th, 2019 VENUE: New York Indoor Sports Club (NYISC), 15-35 126th Street, 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356 718-358-8860 (Yu Shao) EQUIPMENT: Only ITTF/USATTapproved equipment will be used. Tables: Butterfly Centerfold and Europa; Nets: […]
Ask The Experts: Sung Soo Jung No. 278
Posted onAsk The Experts: Sung Soo Jung No. 278 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I would like more control for spin. Thank you very much. Answer: This Ask the Experts question was answered by Sung Soo Jung. Coach Jung is the head coach at the Jung Table Tennis Club in Los Angeles, CA and his response is […]
Arantxa Cossio Aceves – Random Play Changing Range
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Let the Ball Come to You
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Logan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays backspin to Backhand, Logan Backhand swipe attack… Read More
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Highlights, Jessica Reyes Lai is in action at the WTT Singapore… Read More
Use More Forearm
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Logan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays long backspin Forehand, Forehand topspin from Forehand… Read More
Return to Ready Position Even When Blocking in Drills or Warmup
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame One of the banes of my coaching… Read More
Lots of Changes in the Rankings
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(by Steve Hopkins) Wang Chuqin has held on to the top position, but there was some shuffling throughout… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Rhode Island Table Tennis
March 8, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) For most of the year, the Rhode Island Club is open 5 days each week for… Read More
WTT Champions Chongqing Preview
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(by Steve Hopkins) We don't always do "preview" articles on WTT Champions events, but this particular event isn't… Read More
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