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Down the Line Training

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(by Larry Hodges) There are two reasons for practicing down-the-line shots. First, because in games you want to use the whole table so the opponent has to cover the whole table, and to do that you need to be able to play wide in both directions, crosscourt and down the line. Second, to quote USTT […]

Fan Zhendong Wins in Chongqing

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) That last two players to hold the World’s No. 1 ranking faced off in the Finals of the WTT Champions Chongqing – with Fan Zhendong topping Wang Chuqin for the $35,000 prize. Fan entered the event at No. 4, his lowest position in nine years (since June of 2015).  Perhaps […]

Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – Oscar Birriel WTT Highlights

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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights,  Oscar Birriel is in action in a WTT Event https://youtu.be/hnI2GZpAr64 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

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Genesee Valley Table Tennis Club

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(by Steve Hopkins) With their location just South of central Rochester along Hwy 390, the Genesee Valley Table Tennis Club is in a great location to serve the Greater Rochester Community of Northern New York.   The roots of table tennis in Rochester go back to the 1930’s as not one but TWO clubs were founded in […]

Timo Boll Announces Retirement

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(by Steve Hopkins) Last week, 43 year old German table tennis star Timo Boll announced his retirement.  Boll will represent Germany this summer in Paris – his seventh Olympic Games.  He has already pocketed four medals, and will have opportunity to earn a fifth as he takes part in the team competition. There has already […]

WTT Champions Chongqing: Chuqin and Fan Reach Final

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Just a few months ago, a Wang Chuqin versus Fan Zhendong final would have been a premiere match up of No. 1 and No. 2 – likely with the oddsmakers favoring Fan.  But in the Spring, there was a shift atop the rankings, and most recently we’ve seen Fan fall […]

2024 Caribbean Senior Championship – By Edgardo Vazquez

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(by: Edgardo Vazquez) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic—From April 16 to 21, 2024, the Caribbean Senior Championship was held in Santo Domingo, attracting the best talent in the region in an event of high competition and great excitement. The Puerto Rico Delegation stood out notably, finishing with an impressive balance of 9 medals. Puerto Rico won […]

Butterfly Training Tips with Kou Lei – Mid Distance Power Backhand Looping

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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is focusing on his Power Backhand Looping from Mid-Distance https://youtu.be/PYJvtl5tqIk 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

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