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United States Smash: Hitomi Sato with Big Upset in LA

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The first top seed has fallen, as World No. 2 Wang Manyu fell in the second round of women’s singles at the United States Smash, the WTT Smash Series tour event being held at the Ontario Convention Center in Los Angeles.  The hero of the day is Hitomi Sato, a […]

Kou Lei – Backhand Flip Serve Return

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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working on the Backhand Flip Serve Return https://youtu.be/ly-m9FuQHiQ   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

United States Smash: Kanak Jha and Lily Zhang Advance

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(by Steve Hopkins) A pair of American upsets marked the second day of action in the Round of 64 at the United States Smash, the WTT Smash Series tour event being held at the Ontario Convention Center in Los Angeles.  Lily Zhang defeated World No. 26 Jia Nan Yuan of France 3-1, and on the […]

Seven Placements and the Wide Angles

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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame There are basically seven different directional placements in table tennis, though only five or six are available at any time. They are: Outside forehand corner Forehand corner Middle forehand Middle (opponent’s elbow) Middle backhand Backhand corner Outside backhand corner Generally, you never want to […]

Arantxa Cossio Aceves – Forehand & Backhand Loop from underspin

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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips,  Arantxa Cossio Aceves is focusing on the Forehand and Backhand Opening Loop from underspin https://youtu.be/-IsQzYTAGJk 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

MLTT Meet the Teams: Texas Smash

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Texas Smash remain one of the most formidable franchises in Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), consistently contending in the competitive West Division.  In the inaugural MLTT, they finished second in the West before winning the Cup in the tournament.  In the 2024-25 year, they finished second overall, falling the […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Three10 Table Tennis Club

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(by Steve Hopkins) Three10 Table Tennis Club is one of Canada’s National High Performance Training Centres. A club with a strong focus on coaching and development. As their mission statement says, their mission is to “Develop table tennis players to their highest potential in a positive environment while encouraging discipline, commitment, and integrity”. Three10 is […]

United States Smash: Early Action

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(by Steve Hopkins) The first day of action in the Round of 64 is underway at the United States Smash, the WTT Smash Series tour event being held at the Ontario Convention Center in Los Angeles.  Top seed Wang Chuqin won his opening match 3-0 over Zhou Qihao.  Other opening day winners included Hugo Calderano, […]

Rhode Island Looks Local with Veterans Fundraiser

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(by Steve Hopkins) On Saturday, June 27, the Rhode Island Table Tennis Association ran the second annual Mission Boots to Briefcases veteran ping pong fundraiser.  This year’s event pitted recognizable teams representing local politicians, policeman, fire department, high schools, and local businesses. The event was held in Warwick, Rhode Island, and the opening match was […]

United States Smash: Qualifiers

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(by Steve Hopkins) The Qualifiers have finished sending eight more players into the opening round of the United States Smash, the WTT Smash Series tour event being held at the Ontario Convention Center in Los Angeles. Sweden’s Elisa Ranefur defeated Lim Jonghoon to claim the first spot on Saturday evening.  Chan Baldwin, the dangerous (but […]

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