(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips Coach Taiwo Adeyinka is working with one of his students on Backhand and Forehand Loop Balance. This exercise consists of Two Backhand Loops, and Two Forehand Loops. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly […]
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Hugo Calderano and Amy Wang Claim Top Prizes in Havana
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) With the delay in action on Monday in Havana (power outage), there was some question as to whether the Singles and Doubles Finals at the 2023 ITTF Pan American Championships would be played on Wednesday as scheduled. As it turned out, the organizers moved forward by adding extra rounds and […]
Update from MLTT – Meet the Game Crew!
Posted on(by: Flint Lane – CEO of Major League Table Tennis) Greetings from Major League Table Tennis! The first matches of our inaugural season begin Friday at 5 PM ET in Daytona Beach FL. We are excited to announce our all star Game Crew who will be on hand to broadcast and emcee our matches this […]
Euro Teams: Final Stage Draws are Set
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The group play has ended and the draws are now set for the 2023 Stupa European Table Tennis Championships. This European Team Championship event is being held in Malmo, Sweden. The listed sponsor, Stupa, is a sports analytics company based in India. Among the top seeds in the Men’s event, Germany is […]
PanAm Update: Lights Out Play in Havana
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) There was a delay in action on Monday at the 2023 ITTF Pan American Championships, as parts of Havana suffered power outages. Fuel shortages and power outages have been common issues in parts of Cuba in recent years, but it was a short-lived issue and action resumed on Tuesday. In Men’s Singles, […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Emily Tan – Short & Long Pushing Tips
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Emily Tan is focusing on movement in and out of the table, as well as the short and long Push. 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
Aditya Sareen, Men’s No.39 in ITTF Ranking, and World No.1 in Under 15 Boys
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) The biggest story of the week of ITTF ranking jump belongs to Aditya Sareen, the new World No.1 in Under 15 Boys and also breaking into World Top 50 for men, after his wins at the 2023 ITTF-Oceania Championships. Read the full article from WTT here. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Rachid El Bou Bou – Middle, Forehand, Backhand with Loops
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Boubou is using the Amicus Prime to focus on his Looping and Footwork. The pattern is Forehand Loop from the Middle, Forehand Loop from the Forehand, and Backhand Loop from the Backhand. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis […]
The “No Net” Rule Against Heavy Backspin
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) We’ve all done it – faced with attacking a heavy backspin, often deep on the table, you get nervous and try to weakly topspin it up, and it goes right into the net, plop. Often players get frustrated by this heavy backspin, saying or thinking, “It’s too heavy! I can’t lift it!” […]
2024 Butterfly Puerto Rico Open Teams – Find a Team
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) 2024 Butterfly Puerto Rico Open Teams: Find a Team Submit the form below if you are looking for a team to join or looking for a player to join your team at the 2024 Butterfly Puerto Rico Open Teams Tournament. Upon our review, your information will be posted below for other players to contact […]
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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