(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) Imagine coaching someone to play against you. What would you tell them to do? Now imagine coaching yourself to fix up the very weaknesses. The top authority on your game should be you, so listen to yourself; you are a wise and knowledgeable coach! (Or […]

(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working Butterfly Sponsored Kef Noorani on Counterlooping the Backhand Loop. Kou Lei does a great job of moving the Backhand Loop everyone, and Kef is either punch blocking the Backhand, or Counterlooping with the Backhand https://youtu.be/84tBjGyzykQ   Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis […]

(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with a chopper student developing the Backhand Block with smooth, and Backhand Chop Block with Long Pips https://youtu.be/cx78TifUSOA   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 […]

(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with Butterfly Sponsored Player Kef Noorani. The focus on Backhand Counterloop off the bounce. Then shifts to Forehand and Backhand Counterlooping with a focusing on handspeed and reflexes https://youtu.be/KM1hGqlVdIY   Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis […]

(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) There’s a myth that top players use complicated tactics to defeat opponents. Perhaps as they are about to serve they are planning out their first three or four shots? After all, chess players plan things out many moves ahead, and table tennis has been […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert Live, Logan Rietz breaks down short pips, how they react to incoming spin, how they differ from inverted rubber and long pips, and what players should consider when choosing the right option for their game. Logan also takes a closer look at several Butterfly short […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert Live, Logan Rietz breaks down what makes up an ALC blade and explores the different ALC blade options available from Butterfly helping you better understand their characteristics and which one might be the right fit for your game. 👉 Watch Episode 18 of Ask The […]

(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) Squirrels run circles around trees, and there’s a lesson there. If you are a tree, you just stand there, rooted to the ground, waiting on each shot to see if you have to move. By the time you realize you have to move – […]

(by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD, CMPC) You may wonder: Who would be my hidden opponent? Upon reflection, every table tennis player knows that the negative voice in their head — the Inner Critic — is likely the toughest opponent one could ever face. The Inner Critic probably becomes louder when you shank an “easy” forehand […]

(By Butterfly Americas) Relive the action from WTT Champions Macao 2026, where Kanak Jha faced China’s Huang Youzheng in the Men’s Singles Round of 32. Jha started strong, taking the first two games 11-7 and 11-9. Huang responded by winning the next two to force a deciding fifth game. Jha regained control in the decider, […]