(by Larry Hodges) You’ve spent a lot of time working on a shot, and it’s now somewhat ingrained. Suppose, in a match, you make this shot several times . . . and then miss an easy one!!! The shot didn’t feel right. A common response would be to try to adjust the shot so you […]
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2023, 58th Robo-Pong St. Joseph Valley Open
(by: South Bend TT Club) Saturday, Mar 18 – Sunday, Mar 19, 2023 Venue: Indiana University at South Bend * Student Activity Center Rules and Regulations Tournament management may modify, combine, or cancel events, limit total entrants, or total entries by event. Fees for cancelled events will be refunded. USATT dress code & all other USATT […]
2022 World Hopes Week & Challenge
(by: Bowmar Sports Team) Tashiya Piyadasa won a silver medal at the ITTF World Hopes Challenge held in Hennebont, France from 16 -21 January 2023. ITTF coaching team picked 20 boys and 20 girls around the world based on their performances at the Hopes continental challenges and other ITTF tournaments. The first four days players […]
All Japan Championships: Togami Repeats as Japanese Champion
(by Steve Hopkins) The Japanese Championships concluded on Sunday – the event is called the All Japan Table Tennis Championships and this year it was held from January 23-29 in Osaka Japan. The top honors this year went to Togami Shunsuke. Togami also won the event last year. Togami has been an inconsistent player on […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Princeton Pong
(by Steve Hopkins) Princeton Pong’s 10,000 square foot table tennis facility is in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. They are located between Philadelphia and New York City – centered in one of the largest population centers in the United States. The elite facility features 14 professional tables, custom sport flooring, high ceilings, great lighting, a player’s […]
2023 Fremont Butterfly February Open
(by: Bowmar Sports Team) February 10-11-12, 2023 FREMONT TABLE TENNIS ACADEMY 47998 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539 Early Bird Entry by January 14, 2023: Save $5/event 2-STAR TOURNAMENT SANCTIONED BY USA TABLE TENNIS www.fremonttabletennis.com COVID CONCERNS: We will follow local and state guidelines for COVID policy. Tournament Director: Shashin Shodhan Tournament Referee: Kenny Tien, […]
Puerto Rico Open: Take a Close Look as Deadlines are Approaching
(by Steve Hopkins) The deadline for registration into the 2023 Butterfly Puerto Rico Open is February 15. Register before Feb 1 (Wednesday) and save $100. If you haven’t yet looked at this event, now is the time. $17,000 in prizes. A 4-Star event. International teams. And for those of you in the Northern half of […]
ITTF Rankings: Fan Holds Top Spot, Calderano Rises to 5
(by Steve Hopkins) China continues to holds the top three spots with Fan Zhendong safely ahead (7725 points), Ma Long in second (4400), and Wang Chuqin narrowly trailing in third (4345). The next three spots are Tomokazu Harimoto (3860), Hugo Calderano (3525), and Truls Moregard (3345). The rest of the top 10 are Liang Jingkun, […]
Butterfly Training Tips With Jinxin Wang – The Backhand & Pivot
(by: Bowmar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jinxin Wang is demonstrating 2 Backhand Loop, and a pivot and Forehand Loop. 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.
New Chapter, New Experiences By: Joanna Sung
(by: Joanna Sung) As a first year college student, I find myself with significantly less time to practice table tennis compared to my high school years. Weekly schedules composed primarily of studying, lectures, and club events left limited space for what once used to be daily hours of practice. Nevertheless, I strived to maintain my […]
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 ?
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(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
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(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
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(By Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Anders Lind headlined the penultimate day with a 4-3 upset win over World No.… Read More
Sally Moyland – WTT Spokane Singles & Doubles Highlights
September 13, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Highlights, Sally Moyland is in action in Singles & Doubles play at… Read More
WTT Champions Macao: Final Eight
September 12, 2025
(By Steve Hopkins) World No. 1 Lin Shidong won both of his matches 3-0 as he easily moved to… Read More
Increase the Frequency During the Drill!?
September 12, 2025
3 points Forehand topspin – robot plays one topspin to Forehand, middle, Backhand, middle, Forehand, middle, Backhand and… Read More
Handling Pressure in Big Moments: Lessons from Truls Moregard’s Grand Smash Victory
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(by Dr. Alan Chu, Ph.D., CMPC) Champion mindsets aren’t born—they’re built, one focused breath and pressure point at… Read More
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