(By USATT) Team USA Final Preparations Begin for World Junior Championships On Sunday, 11/19, 7 of the 8 members of the US Junior team to participate at the 2017 World Junior Championships in Italy along with Coach Joerg Bitzigeio will head to Riva Del Garda. Ishana Deb and Coach Gao Jun will join the team […]
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800 Players, $50,000 in Prize Money and 97 Events Highlights 2017 US Open
Posted on(BY RICHARD FINN) 800 Players, $50,000 Prize Money, 97 Events 2017 US Open Held continuously since 1931, this year’s U.S. Open will return to Las Vegas Dec. 17-22. It remains to be one of the premier events on the USATT calendar and attracts players from across the country and the world. Early rounds play on […]
America’s Ping Pong Prodigy: The 16 Project Video
Posted on(Courtesy of VICE Sports) America’s Ping Pong Prodigy, Kanak Jha-American Olympian When Kanak Jha was 16, he became the youngest American Olympian participate in the Rio Games. Only a year later, he now is considered the top-ranked US Men’s Ping Pong Player. Looking to take that next step in his development and training, the California […]
Net or not? A leap of faith
Posted on(by Wade Townsend) Net or not? A leap of faith When Timo Boll leapt for the ball against Lin Gaoyuan at the recent German Open, he didn’t know he was about to set the internet in to a frenzy. Lin’s shot clipped the net, bounced on the table and then bounced on… well it bounced […]
Tip of the week: How to Play Doubles with a Much Stronger Player
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) Tip of the week: How to Play Doubles with a Much Stronger Player What are the best tactics when playing doubles with a much stronger player? This often happens in rating doubles. Many believe that a more balanced team has an advantage over a more lopsided team, but that’s mostly true only […]
2017 German Open (MS-QF) BOLL Timo Vs LIN Gaoyuan Video
Posted on(Courtesy of janus770) 2017 German Open (MS-QF) BOLL Timo Vs LIN Gaoyuan Video 2017 ITTF World Tour German Open, Nov 10-12, Magdeburg GER # Credits to ITTF / © ITTF
General News: ITTF Leadership Update
Posted on(Courtesy of ITTF) General News: ITTF Leadership Update It’s six months on from the 2017 Annual General Meeting, and ITTF is moving forward with their goals and vision of a new era for the federation. Looking to ensure a clear path and direction, the ITTF has contracted an industry leading company to conduct a strategic […]
Lee Kong Ghee Pong for Harvey Tournament
Posted on(Courtesy of BATTF) Lee Kong Ghee Pong, Hurricane Harvey, HITTA Tournament Please support the HITTA tournament to be held on 11/18 and 11/19. Prizes are very attractive and trophies are very nice. Part of the proceeds will be targeted for organizations that help victims who are trying to get back on their feet after Hurricane […]
Reviewing My First USATT Tournament
Posted on(Written by José Miguel Montoro) Reviewing My First USATT Tournament On Saturday, I played in my first ever official table tennis competition in the US – the 2017 Sacramento Fall Open. It was a big deal for me, and you can read my thoughts before the event in my previous Eastfield post. The event was located in […]
Call for Nominations – Annual USATT Coach of the Year Awards
Posted on(By USATT) Call for Nominations – Annual USATT Coach of the Year Awards USA Table Tennis is soliciting nominations from our membership for the five categories (nomination forms linked to each below): – National Coach of the Year – Mark Nordby Developmental Coach of the Year – Volunteer Coach of the Year – Paralympic Coach of the Year – Doc […]
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🎥 Episode 8: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | Don’t be afraid, try some pips!
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(by Bowmar Sports) In this video, we break down the fundamentals of pips in table tennis focusing on… Read More
Try to Stay Within Arm’s Length of the Table
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame The operative word here is “try.” Table… Read More
Angel Naranjo – Transition Play
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Angel Naranjo is focusing on a transition exercise using multi-ball.… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: San Antonio Table Tennis Club
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(by Steve Hopkins) The San Antonio Table Tennis Club is located on Lookout Run, just Northeast of downtown… Read More
PREVIEW: Central American & Caribbean Championships
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(by Steve Hopkins) The 2026 ITTF Americas Central American & Caribbean Championships gets underway Thursday in Santo Domingo,… Read More
World No. 1’s Claim Top Spots at World Cup
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The world's best converged on Macao for the ITTF Men's & Women's World… Read More
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