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(By Larry Hodges) The stronger the player, the more predictable their attacking shots tend to be. Why? Because that’s what makes them consistent. They may be able to make a dozen strong loops in a row, but they often all come out about the same. So, guess what? All you have to do is make […]

US Open Teams Championships: Drama, Determination, and Destination

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(By Steve Hopkins) Labor Day weekend in Myrtle Beach saw more than the typical sun, surf, and seafood —it also delivered sports, suspense, and spotlight. It’s been 25 years since the US Open Table Tennis Championships seemingly made Detroit the center of the table tennis world each Fall. This year, USA Table Tennis in cooperation with […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: EC Sports Table Tennis

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(By Steve Hopkins) EC Sports Table Tennis was founded by 1996 Olympian Amy Feng to spread the joy of table tennis to players in and surrounding East Cobb in Marietta, Georgia. EC Sports aims to create a welcoming and friendly environment where many people can enjoy the physical and social benefits of table tennis.  The club […]

Pan American Youth Championships Recap

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The ITTF Pan American Youth Championships 2025 finished on Sunday in Rosario, Argentina.  There were standout performances by Americans in U15 categories with titles in both singles and team events, Team Canada was the surprise winner in U19 Girls Teams, USA won U19 Girls, and Brazil logged a number of […]

Team Canada U19 Girls Secure Gold at Pan Am Youth Championship

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(by Bowmar Sports, photo ITTF America) Canada’s U19 Girls’ Table Tennis Team made headlines at the 2025 ITTF Pan American Youth Championship in Rosario, Argentina, with their Gold Medal performance. Ranked No. 7, the team entered the tournament as underdogs but quickly demonstrated resilience, skill, and teamwork that carried them through to the championship. The […]

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.  […]

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