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Eleven Tips For Playing Against a Quicker Opponent

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(By Larry Hodges) We’ve all had those matches where the opponent was just quicker, and we felt rushed in every rally. So, what can you do in such a match? Here are some tips. 1.      Observe opponent’s stroke so you can see as early as possible where his shot is going. 2.      Shorten your strokes. […]

Jessie Xu – Valuable Learning Experience at Junior Pan Am Games

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(by Bowmar Sports) Jessie Xu recently returned from representing Canada at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay.  This multi-sport event, which welcomed over 4,000 athletes from 41 nations, featured a highly competitive table tennis tournament. While the Games included delegations from across the Americas, the table tennis event saw participation from the continent’s […]

Americans Shine at Junior Pan Am Games

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(by Steve Hopkins) The 2025 Junior Pan American Games wrapped up last week in Asunción, Paraguay, with solid results from TeamUSA as they competed against young stars from across this hemisphere. Team USA delivered standout performances, claiming medals in multiple individual and team events. The Boys’ Singles title went to USA’s Nandan Naresh with a […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Dynamic Table Tennis Academy

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(by Steve Hopkins) With their location East of Los Angeles in Chino Hills, the Dynamic Table Tennis Academy is easily accessible to one of the largest population centers in the United States (including Anaheim, Riverside, and Pomona). The club is tucked into a commercial shopping center with plenty of parking, food and other shops nearby.  […]

Europe Smash: Moregard is the Maestro in Malmo

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Sweden’s best, Truls Moregard, fought his way into the Final on home soil in Malmo, and faced off against World No. 1 Lin Shidong in what turned out to be an epic match.  Starting here at 8-8 in the seventh game with an electric home crowd pulling for an emotional […]

Heartbreak and Triumph – Van Emburgh Holds No. 1 Ranking in Spokane

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(by Steve Hopkins) USA’s Jenson Van Emburgh showcased his skills at a pair of ITTF World Para Circuit tournaments in Spokane, Washington this month.  Van Emburgh fell short in the first event, but won the second – turning heartbreak into triumph while solidifying his place as the World No. 1 ranked player in his Class. […]

WTT Youth Contender Mississauga – Canada and US Finish Strong

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(by Steve Hopkins) Last week, Mississauga, Canada was host to a WTT Youth Contender Series event.  The tournament players from all over the world with top seeds from Slovakia and Poland and Japan and Nigeria – but was a real showcase for Canadian players and select US players who were given this opportunity to play […]

World Rankings: Shidong Holds No. 1, Jha to 21

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) USA’s Kanak Jha jumped 10 spots to No. 21 on the strength of his performance last week in Yokohama.  Jha was the only major mover in the Top 25.  The other headline is the tightening between the first and second positions – as Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin are now […]

Knee and Feet Direction on Forehand Shots

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(By Larry Hodges) Stand up and walk across the room. Now look down at your knees and feet. They point forward, right? That’s how the human body evolved for walking. Alas, this doesn’t work for table tennis. If you stand with your knees and feet pointing forward, you’ll struggle to rotate the body properly on […]

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