(By Larry Hodges) Top Ten Tactical Receiving Mistakes 1. Too predictable. Vary your receive! Most of the below are variations on this. 2. Giving the server what he wants. 3. Too aggressive. If you attack every serve it becomes predictable. 4. Too passive. If you never attack the serve, then the server knows he can […]
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Astana to host 2017 ITTF Star Awards alongside World Tour Grand Finals
Posted on(Courtesy of ITTF) Astana to host 2017 ITTF Star Awards and World Tour Grand Finals The International Table Tennis Federation is pleased to announce that the 2017 ITTF Star Awards will be held in the Kazakhstan capital of Astana on Thursday 14th December; the event will be held in conjunction with the Seamaster 2017 ITTF […]
OMRON’s updated ping pong robot can serve and take smashes
Posted on(Courtesy of Engadget.com) OMRON’s updated ping pong robot can serve and take smashes And it’s probably not too late to apply for the 2020 Olympics. It’s CEATEC, so I knew OMRON would once again bring out its massive table tennis robot to belittle us humans, but what I didn’t expect was a significant performance jump […]
Sharon Alguetti responds, wins in Belgrade
Posted on(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Sharon Alguetti responds, wins in Belgrade Bronze medallist earlier in the year in Argentina, Sharon Alguetti of the United States emerged as the somewhat surprise winner of the Junior Boys’ Singles title at the 2017 Serbia Junior and Cadet Open in Belgrade on Thursday 5th October. The no.4 seed, […]
ITTF Announces Polar Naturals as Presenting Sponsor for 2017 Women’s World Cup
Posted on(Courtesy of ITTF) Polar Naturals as Presenting Sponsor for 2017 Women’s World Cup The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and Table Tennis Canada are pleased to announce Canadian brand Polar Naturals as the Official Health Care Product & Presenting Sponsor of the Uncle Pop 2017 ITTF Women’s World Cup to be held from 27 – […]
Timo Boll Allround is now available in an XXS version
Posted onTimo Boll Allround now available XXS version. Timo Boll Allround is now available in an XXS version The Boll Allround offers superb control for offensively oriented all-round players. Named after 2 time World Cup Champion, Timo Boll. The XXS version has a smaller head and handle that is ideal for kids. The blade is […]
2017 BUTTERFLY MDTTC OPEN #4 introduction video
Posted on(created by Mossa Barandao) 2017 BUTTERFLY MDTTC OPEN #4 introduction video Dates: October 14-15, 2017 Venue: Maryland Table Tennis Center Location: Gaithersburg, MD Contact: MDTTC, 301-519-8580 Entry Form: Online or Download Please click here below for the introduction video:
Canadians maintain form, main draw places reserved
Posted on(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Canadians maintain form, main draw places reserved Imposing on the opening day of play in the Under 21 Men’s Singles event at the 2017 ITTF Challenge Polish Open in Czestochowa, when they had both caused upsets by beating the highest rated players in their respective groups in the initial […]
Jenson Van Emburgh Takes More Medals on his Paralympic Journey
Posted on(BY TINA HUYNH) Jenson Van Emburgh Takes More Medals on his Paralympic Journey Jenson Van Emburgh, a seventeen-year-old Class 3 para table tennis player from Florida, excelled in the ITTF Para Table Tennis Tournament September 6-10, 2017 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. He achieved a bronze medal in singles after winning against many competitive, high-level players […]
NYITTC Oct. 1st 2017 Open Championship Results
Posted on(By NTITTC) NYITTC Oct. 1st 2017 Open Championship Results Under 2400 1st: Yuxiang Li; 2nd: Sherif Shoela Under 2200 1st: Jay Basnet; 2nd: Richard Dewitt Under 2000 1st: Andres Mendoza; 2nd: Sanmuel Medina Under 1800 1st: Julio Wong; 2nd: Jasmine Lo Under 1100 1st: Ryan Chen; 2nd: Ilan Nouvahian Under 800 1st: William Tang; 2nd: […]
Coach Shashin Shodhan Claims U2200 Title at the Meiklejohn North American Seniors Open
June 11, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) Congratulations to Shashin Shodhan from Fremont Table Tennis Academy for an outstanding performance at the… Read More
The ITTF Pan American Para Championships: Pressure, Planning, and a Breakthrough Performance By Jeff Yamada
June 9, 2026
(By Coach Jeff Yamada) Just two days after the ITTF World Para Elite concluded, we returned to the… Read More
The Messy Middle: Harnessing Mid-Year Reflection by Dr. Alan Chu
June 9, 2026
(by Alan Chu, Ph.D., CMPC, ISSP-R) 2026 Mental Training Tip It's that time of year again. The excitement… Read More
🎥 Episode 10: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | Blade Materials
June 9, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) Choosing the right table tennis blade can be challenging, especially with so many technologies available… Read More
Austin Table Tennis Club Elevates 2026 Competitive Season with Butterfly Partnership
June 9, 2026
(By Austin Table Tennis Club) AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Table Tennis Club (ATTC) is proud to announce a… Read More
Do You Hit to the Three Spots?
June 8, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Table tennis is chess at lightning speed.… Read More
Kou Lei – Forehand Short Serve Return
June 8, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is executing the short serve return using the… Read More
WAB Club Feature: Table Tennis America
June 7, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) With their location in Fremont, California, Table Tennis America is great position to serve the… Read More
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