By Larry Hodges and Steve Claflin Something extremely odd happened this past weekend at the 2022 Classic Hardbat World Championships. In fact, three out-of-the-ordinary, very odd situations occurred: There was continuous Live Streaming of players on two center courts. The very best and the very new… There was Convenience and FREE Entertainment for the players, […]
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Coaching Tips of the Week: Are You Really Serving Low?
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) Next time you are at the table tennis club or at a tournament, watch some matches from the side, so you are looking directly along the net. Watch how low the serves cross the net. Do this at multiple tables for players of various levels. You may be surprised at what you see! […]
Interview With Yukiya Uda & Shunsuke Togami (Part 2/2)
Posted on“A Doubles Win Is Essential In Order To Beat China.” (Togami) There are several turning points for athletes, where they are forced to make big choices in their individual athletic lives. There are many cases the choice made at that time can often drastically change their playing careers; either entering further education or being employed? […]
Interview With Yukiya Uda & Shunsuke Togami (1/2)
Posted on“I felt my development in the battle against Fan Zhendong.” (Uda) There are several turning points for athletes, where they are forced to make big choices in their individual athletic lives. There are many cases the choice made at that time can often drastically change their playing careers; either entering further education or being employed? […]
Classic Hardbat World Championships: Open Singles
Posted onOpen Singles at the Classic Hardbat World Championships: Can the Butler Do It Against The Flash? By Larry Hodges (photo by Larry Hodges) Before we get to the final and biggest event of the tournament, a great thanks goes to the many people who helped run it. Many, including sponsors, are thanked in the Interview with […]
Butterfly Training Tips With Kef Noorani – Forehand & Backhand Footwork Training
Posted on(By: Bowmar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips Kef Noorani is focusing on developing his Forehand and Backhand Loop Training using footwork. 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.
PingPod Futuristic Table-Tennis Coming To Fort Lee
Posted on(By: New Jersey Business Magazine) The Shops at Hudson Lights to Welcome NYC-based Ultramodern 24/7 Table-Tennis-On-Demand Concept Building on the success of its five popular New York City locations, PingPod, the 24/7 futuristic table-tennis-on-demand concept, has announced its expansion to New Jersey, signing a lease for space at The Shops at Hudson Lights in Fort […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Folsom Table Tennis Club
Posted onBy Steve Hopkins) The Folsom Table Tennis Club has two locations in Folsom, California to the Northeast of Sacramento. The Folsom Sports Complex location has ten tables and there are twelve more at the Rusch Park Community Center Gym location in Citrus Heights. Between the two locations, the Folsom Table Tennis Club serves about a hundred […]
Puerto Rico Dominates In Youth Panamericans Table Tennis Championships
Posted on(By: Edgardo Vazquez) Our National Puertoricans Youth Men’s team won the gold medal in the Team event of the U19 Pan American Championship held in Rosario, Argentina after beating Brazil 3-2 in the maximum number of matches. In addition to the gold medal, they managed to qualify for the Junior World Cup to be held […]
ITTF Pan Am Youth U19: Perfect Performances for USA’s Sally Moyland and PR’s Angel Naranjo
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Sally Moyland capped off an amazing week at the 2022 ITTF Pan American Youth Championships (U19) in Argentina by winning the U19 Girls Singles title. She went 7-0 against the best girls in this hemisphere to take the coveted title. She also teamed with Angie Tan to win the Doubles Event, and […]
Rogelio Castro – Defense of the middle position
March 28, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rogelio Castro is working on defending the middle position while… Read More
The Beauty of the Wait Function
March 27, 2026
Logan Backhand side backspin serve from middle of the table to short Forehand, robot plays long backspin to… Read More
Laurent Jutras Vigneault – Backhand Smash with “Buggler”
March 27, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Laurent Jutras Vigneault is working on his Backhand Smash with… Read More
WTT Youth Event in Houston Showcase for Young Stars
March 25, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Houston was host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event that wrapped up… Read More
Should Adults Train the Same Way as Children When Starting Table Tennis?
March 24, 2026
(By Coach Bob Chen) Many adults who begin learning table tennis ask: “Should I train the same way… Read More
Side Stepping Helps Balance
March 23, 2026
Logan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays backspin short in Backhand, Logan plays Backhand… Read More
Reverse Serves
March 23, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Many players have at least one strong… Read More
Strong Start for Americans at WTT Youth Contender Houston
March 22, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Houston is host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event this week and… Read More
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