(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 […]
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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Washington DC Table Tennis Center
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted onPicking 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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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 […]
Arantxa Cossio Aceves – WTT Singapore Highlights
April 27, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights, Arantxa Cossio Aceves Aceves is in action at the… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Seoul Table Tennis Club
April 26, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Seoul Table Tennis Club is located in Coquitlam, BC on the East side of Vancouver,… Read More
German League Final Four Preview – May 30-31
April 26, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The finalists are set in the German leagues with the Liebherr TTBL Final4 set for… Read More
I’ll Be Back… at the Table: Sony’s “ACE” and the Dawn of Robotic Table Tennis
April 26, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The year is 2026. While the table tennis world’s attention is focused on London and… Read More
Rogelio Castro – WTT Dusseldorf Highlights
April 24, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rogelio Castro is in action at the WTT in Dusseldorf… Read More
Don’t Start Below the Table
April 22, 2026
Robot plays backspin to short middle, half long in middle or long in middle randomly. The player needs… Read More
Jessica Reyes Lai – WTT Singapore Highlights, pt 2
April 22, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights,, Jessica Reyes Lai is in action in more WTT… Read More
Push with Purpose and Placement
April 20, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame So often players push just to keep… Read More
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