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How to Train a Good Serve

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(by Coach Jeffrey Zeng) There are many types of table tennis serves, each with its own characteristics. Let us look at the types of table tennis serves without considering the factors such as the soleplate, sponge, and rubber. According to the clap hands Shoot with left hand – For opponents who shoot with the left […]

My 2021 Journey

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(By Patryk Zyworonek) I continued to train in Poland in 2021. I came back to the  US for the 2021 US Nationals where I got to play very important matches with many players, with different styles of playing. I played  7 events,  but the one that I was most excited about was in the U13 […]

PongPlanet – Amicus Demo Center

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PongPlanet San Carlos, CA PongPlanet is a full-time Table Tennis club located at 848 Brittan Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070. We offer the highest quality courts, equipment and instruction in the area, along with a variety of programs for adults and juniors of all abilities. Many of our programs help ensure a constant progression of […]

ITTF Rankings: Fan, Ma, Calderano

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(by Steve Hopkins) In the ITTF’s Week 17 World Rankings, Fan Zhendong stands along at the top – enjoying a massive lead with 10,598 points.  Ma Long is in second (6,804) followed by Hugo Calderano (5033), Liang Jingkun (4941), and Tomokazu Harimoto (4,583).  Fifteen players have over 3,000 points – each of thirteen players from […]

10AM PIX11 with PINGPOD

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(Courtesy of Vimeo) PingPod was born as a pop up on Canal St. When the team saw the joy that a ping pong table in a garage brought to so many people, they knew they needed to find a way to make table tennis more accessible to many more people in NYC and beyond. Doors […]

‘Futuristic’ Ping Pong Venue Opens In Astoria, Promising 24/7 Gameplay

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(Courtesy of Nick Garber,Patch Staff) Steinway Street’s latest business opening isn’t a restaurant or a smoke shop: it’s a “24/7 futuristic table-tennis-on-demand concept.” ASTORIA, QUEENS — Astoria’s latest business opening is not a restaurant, nor is it a clothing store or a smoke shop: it’s a “24/7 futuristic table-tennis-on-demand concept.” PingPod opened its doors Friday […]

2022 Alamo City Open

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2022 Alamo City Open MAY 28th, 2022 2-Star Tournament USATT Sanctioned – $1,950 CASH PRIZES!!! SAN ANTONIO TABLE TENNIS CLUB 13107 Lookout Run, San Antonio TX 78233 Entry form here Online registration here Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly […]

Butterfly Welcome Summer 2022 Classic

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Table Tennis Tournament – June 11, 2022 Texas Table Tennis Training Center, 5902 Sovereign Dr., Houston, TX 77036 Tournament Staff: Director: Robert Mayer; Referee: Scott Ryan (IU/CR); Host: Dylan Nguyen, 832-649-7355 Rules and Equipment: All USATT rules will govern play, including USATT dress code and use of only USATT-approved equipment (www.usatt.org/rules). Butterfly 3-star, 40 mm […]

WTT Feeder Fremont Event for the first time in USA

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Table Tennis America is honored to host the WTT Feeder Fremont Event for the first time in USA Total Prize $20,000 Event Dates: May 3rd to May 8th Venue Location: Table Tennis America 42670 Albrae St, Fremont CA 94538, USA​ For more information, please click here For ticket, please click here WTT Event Page – […]

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