February | 2023 |

Play Games When Practicing Serves

February 13, 2023

(by Larry Hodges) Developing good serves involves watching players with good serves, getting good coaching, and lots and lots of practice. But sometimes, after all that practice, it’s hard to execute the serves in a game as you do in practice. There’s a simple reason for that – pressure. There’s no pressure when practicing serves, […]

USATT Names Fort Worth as 2023 Nationals Host

February 12, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins) USATT announced this week that Fort Worth, Texas has been awarded the this year’s US Nationals. The 2023 US National Championships will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Texas has been host to a number of high-profile events in recent year. In 2022 Fort Worth hosted this same event (2022 […]

Shidong Tops Ovtcharov in Amman

February 12, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins) Seventeen year old Lin Shidong continued his path up the World Rankings on Sunday when the World No. 37 Chinese player won the WTT Contender series event in Amman, Jordan. Shidong’s path to the Final included a 3-0 win over Tiago Apolonia, a 3-0 win over Liam Pitchford, a 3-2 win over […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Broward Table Tennis Club

February 11, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins) The Broward Table Tennis Club offers regular tournaments, camps, and coaching opportunities. They have been a host of an ITTF World Veterans Tour event and just a few months ago hosted a WTT Feeder Event. There are regular clinics on Tuesdays and Saturdays, courses for kids on Friday and Sunday, and a […]

2022 Puerto Rico National Championships Had New Winners

February 10, 2023

(by. Edgard Dd Jesus ) Ángel Naranjo Dominates at the 2022 Puerto Rico National Championships in the Mixed Doubles and Doubles Events. Angel of the Mets from Guaynabo was proclaimed champion of mixed doubles together with Brianna Burgos from the Corozal club. While in the men’s doubles, Angel was also proclaimed champion together with Jabdiel […]

ITTF Hopes Squad Announced And Ready For Singapore

February 9, 2023

(by: ITTF.COM) Following the success of the 2022 ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge, held in Hennebont (FRA) from 16-22 January 2023, the Hopes Squad has been selected. The players selected for the Hopes Squad will have the opportunity along with their coaches to continue on the Hopes pathway, offering them the chance to participate […]

Butterfly Training Tips With Jinxin Wang – Backhand Loop Down The line

February 8, 2023

(by: Bowmar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jinxin Wang is focusing on the Backhand Loop from underspin, with the focus on placement down-the-line. 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.

Butterfly Training Tips With Bob Chen – Short Sidespin Serve

February 8, 2023

(by: Bowmar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Bob Chen is focusing on the short Sidespin serve to the forehand. He is also covering the ball with his racket to practice confusing the opponent about the spin the ball will bring. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis […]

Blocking Spinny Loops

February 6, 2023

(by Larry Hodges) You push the ball long, and the opponent does a slow but spinny loop. And you block it off, over and over, and can only stare at your racket in frustration. This is often the bane of every beginning and intermediate player. They know they have to aim lower, and yet, the […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club

February 5, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins) Located in the San Fernando Valley, North of Santa Monica and Malibu in the greater Los Angeles area is Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club. The club began as the passion of a successful, retiring businessman. Initially, the club provided four tables, but soon expanded. Today, Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club features eight […]