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Should You Play Differently at Deuce?

(By Larry Hodges) The simple answer is Yes and No. Yes, as in there’s no point any longer on holding back on anything tactically. If you have a tactic, serve, or other shot that the opponent has trouble with, which you’ve been using sparingly so he wouldn’t get used to it, now’s the time to […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Washington DC Table Tennis Center

(by Steve Hopkins) The Washington DC Table Tennis Center is a 5,000 square foot dedicated table tennis facility with 10 professional Butterfly tables and 2 robots on wood flooring. There is open play, group or private lessons, organized camps and leagues, sanctioned tournaments, after-school programs, and table tennis equipment for sale. In addition, there is […]

Picking NBA Winners… with Table Tennis Logic

(by Steve Hopkins) It’s no surprise to any of the table tennis audience for this post that our sport doesn’t make headlines in the US.  Because of this, I like to find table tennis angles to most of the big sporting events.  At this time, I’m announcing my TT-focused pick for the NBA’s 2019 Championship. […]

What to Think About Between Points . . . and What NOT to Think About

(By Larry Hodges) This is a simple one. Between points, your only thoughts should be tactical. Don’t think or worry about the score, about how important the match or the next point is, about nets and edges, or anything else except tactics. The very act of thinking about your next tactic should clear your mind […]

China Open Update: Fan Zhendong and Ding Ning Exit Early

(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Plantinum China Open is being held in Shenzhen China this week.  The first stages were May 28-29, and the knock out stages will conclude on Sunday.  Saturday’s rounds featured the Quarterfinals where a pair of top seeds exited early.  In the men’s event, Fan […]

Why You Should Develop a Backhand Loop

(By Larry Hodges) Many players never develop a backhand loop. Some rely on the forehand loop, and so mostly push on the backhand, with the idea of pushing back wide to the backhand to take away the opponent’s forehand loop. Or the player may instead develop a backhand drive (i.e. more of a hit, less […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Princeton Pong

(by Steve Hopkins) Princeton Pong is an elite, 10,000 square foot table tennis facility in Princeton Junction, New Jersey between Philadelphia and New York City.  The facility features 14 professional tables,  custom sport flooring, high ceilings, great lighting, a player’s lounge and a great attitude. The mission of Princeton Pong is to encourage a community of […]

Picking Hockey Winners… with Table Tennis Logic

Picking Hockey Winners… with Table Tennis Logic(By Steve Hopkins, photo is of Center Patrice Bergeron and Left Wing Brad Marchand) It’s no surprise to any of the table tennis audience for this post that our sport doesn’t make headlines in the US.  Because of this, I like to find table tennis angles to most of the big […]

Tip of the Week – Recipe for Table Tennis Success

(By Larry Hodges) Who knew that cooks could be so good at table tennis! With a little tongue in cheek, and yet the touch of truth, here are fifteen ingredients to table tennis success. 1.      Put in lots of practice thyme. 2.      Always turnip on time for practice. 3.      Lettuce be thankful for all the hard practice you’ve […]

RI Junior Championships

(by Steve Hopkins) On May 18th, Rhode Island Table Tennis held their annual Rhode Island Juniors Closed and the Rhode Island High School Championships.  It is a modest event in a small State but there is recognizable impact for the club and the schools that sent players.  This year there were 23 singles entries in […]

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