(By Larry Hodges) There are mind games in all sports. Some are okay; others are not. The key difference is whether the mind game involves some sort of table tennis skill or tactic, as opposed to just finding ways to bother or even cheat the opponent. If an opponent plays mind games and it’s bad […]
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Dignics 09c: A Non-Pro Review
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) I recently had opportunity to try Dignics 09C. I’ve now used the rubber for about 8 hours of playing time and I’m pleased with the result. I’ve been playing with Butterfly Tenergy and Dignics rubbers for some time. Most recently I had Dignics 80 on my forehand and Dignics 64 on my […]
Open Doors: Central Florida Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The Central Florida Table Tennis Club (CFTTC) opened last week in Orlando. The State of Florida does have some restrictions in place, but most business there are now allowed to be open with specific occupancy limitations and with certain sanitation requirements. In compliance with these State restrictions and with health and safety […]
PongNow: Boo’s Brothers Jim McQueen, Pete May, Derek May
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow interview series discusses table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. In this edition, Jim McQueen, Pete May, and Derek May share stories about their time competing as the Boo’s Brothers. YouTube users can Subscribe to receive notices when future PongNow videos post. __________________________ […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Pong Planet
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) PongPlanet is a full-time table tennis club with a variety of programs for adults and juniors of all levels. The club is located in San Carlos, California, about half way between San Francisco and San Jose, just off the 101 on the West side of bay. The facility is 9600 square feet with […]
Coaching Tip of the Week: Five Ways to Take Away an Opponent’s Big Shot
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) Attack first. Most attackers want to attack first. Push well. This means low, deep, heavy or varied, quick off the bounce, and to wide angles, with last-second changes of direction. Go to his strong side first, when you get to choose the shot. If his strong side is the forehand, then go […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy, AITTA
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) With their location just North of Atlanta in Johns Creek, Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy has a strong presence in the largest metropolitan area in the Southeast. AITTA is the result of a 2014 merger between Yang’s Table Tennis Academy and Atlanta Table Tennis Academy. They have full-time coaches across and have […]
PongNOW: Adoni Maropis
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNOW interview series discusses table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. In this edition, Adoni Maropis shares stories about his acting career, about his struggle with diabetes, and about how table tennis has been weaved into his interesting life. YouTube users can Subscribe to […]
PongNOW: Dean Johnson
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNOW interview series discusses table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. In this edition, Dean Johnson shares stories about the table tennis scene in New York City in the golden era for the sport in this country, about his potential role in a Stellan Bengtsson […]
Coaching tip of the week: Don’t Practice Hesitation
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) To improve, it’s important to do footwork drills. Some are simple, such as side-to-side forehand-forehand drills. Others are more complicated. For example, you might do a drill that starts with your partner pushing to your backhand, you backhand (or forehand) loop to his backhand, and then he blocks to your forehand. Advanced […]
Smell the Ball?!?
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Robot plays one long backspin ball to Backhand, Logan Backhand push to Backhand, robot plays one long backspin… Read More
Every Shot Sets Up the Next Shot By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame,
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Unless it’s a put-away shot,… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: North Texas Table Tennis
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(by Steve Hopkins) North Texas Table Tennis is a premier table tennis club operating three locations in Plano,… Read More
Amy Wang Chooses Butterfly
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(by Steve Hopkins) Butterfly America would like to announce the signing of elite American table tennis star, Amy… Read More
A Final Day of Surprises in Doha
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(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of the year ended in a flurry Sunday in… Read More
Final Four in Doha
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(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of 2026 is down to its final day in… Read More
Huge Crowds, Big Trades & “Reunion Weekend” in Portland
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(by: Major League Table Tennis) MLTT BRINGS HIGH STAKES TO PORTLAND The second half of the MLTT season… Read More
Early Action in Doha: Dima Over Hugo
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(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of 2026 is underway in Doha, with first round… Read More
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