(by Steve Hopkins) The South Korean Olympic Trials concluded last week. Butterfly player Sangsu Lee (World No. 22) upset Jeoung Youngsik (World No. 13) to take the second team position. Jan Woo-Jin (World No. 11) has already qualified by World Ranking. It is likely that Youngsik will be appointed to the third position, giving Korea a […]
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Butterfly Training Tips: How to calm nerves before a match with Rachel Sung
Posted on(By Rachel Sung) As players, we often hear our coaches and parents telling us before the match to relax and avoid letting our worries affect our game. Although it seems simple, getting rid of nerves before a crucial match seems nearly impossible. While we must note that feelings of stress and restlessness before a match […]
Junior Clinics During Covid: The Rhode Island Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) With the Rhode Island Table Tennis Club currently in operation with limited hours, we were initially hesitant about running a winter juniors group. However, even with our sign up form going out while Rhode Island was in a state of lock-down, the class filled up in 4 days. Here are some notes […]
Butterfly Training Tips: Long Distance Forehand Counterlooping with coach Jinxin Wang
Posted on(By Jinxin Wang) Learn more about Coach Jinxin Wang Learn more about our Amicus and Practice Partner Robots Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.
Dusseldorf Still Perfect in 2021 (TTBL)
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The Butterfly-sponsored Borussia Dusseldorf team continues to cruise in the Tischtennis Bundesliga, Germany’s professional table tennis league. Over the weekend, Dusseldorf blanked TTC RhonSprudel Fulda-Maberzell 3-0 and last week they topped TTC Schwalbe Bergneustadt 3-0 as well. The Dusseldorf squad’s run over the last two months places them securely atop the standings […]
Coaching Tip of the Week: Play the Middle Against Tall Players, Wide Angles Against Short Players
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) A tall player’s forehand and backhand shots are farther apart than a short player’s. So he is usually weaker in the middle area, where he has to decide whether to hit a forehand or backhand. So against a tall player, play aggressively toward his elbow, which is roughly the midpoint between his […]
A Little Hop There
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Robot plays one topspin ball to long Backhand, Logan Backhand chop block (HACK) close to the table off… Read More
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(by Steve Hopkins) The Orange County Table Tennis Academy (OCTTA) features 10-15 tables, professional flooring, great lighting, plenty… Read More
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo ETTU) Borussia Dusseldorf is one of the most successful German League squads and one… Read More
Zhu Yuling Rules Doha (Again)
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) There have been two WTT tour events so far in 2026, but there… Read More
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) India's Manav Thakkar had a fast start against a second-tier Chinese player in… Read More
Get Your Left Arm More Involved
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