(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTFWorld) The top players in the world converged on Hong Kong this week for the WTT Finals. The 16 players in the draw mirrors the World Top 16 except that Darko Jorgic was unable to attend (replaced by World No. 17 Simon Gauzy). World No. 1 Wang Chuqin trailed 0-2 in […]
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Coaching Yourself, Part 2 of 5: In Practice
Posted on(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Before any practice session, you should ask yourself what you are trying to accomplish. 1. What weaknesses are you trying to overcome? 2. What average shots are you trying to turn into strengths? 3. What strengths are you trying to turn into […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: MK Georgia Table Tennis
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) MK Georgia Table Tennis is a fully air-conditioned facility that features 8 professional tables, professional quality red rubber flooring, high ceilings, a practice robot, customized high intensity lighting, and spectator seating. The club is a great location for competition, fun, or training. The club name (“MK” Georgia Table Tennis) comes from the director […]
Mixed Team World Cup: China Tops Japan in Chengdu
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF) Tomokazu Harimoto won the first game against Lin Shidong, but with Japan already down 0-6 the result was all but a foregone conclusion. Shidong dominated the next two games and China claims Gold with an 8-1 score at this rendition of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup. The two 3-0 […]
China, Japan, Germany, and Korea Republic Battle at Mixed Team World Cup
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF) The ITTF Mixed Team World Cup Chengdu 2025 has delivered a new twist on the sport. It’s a race to 8 games played with your country’s top men and women rotating through three doubles and two singles matches. The match is mixed doubles where three games are played, the second […]
Coaching Yourself, Part 1 of 5: At Home
Posted on(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Training doesn’t take place only at the table. There’s also shadow-practice, which you can do anywhere. (There’s also physical training, but that’s another issue.) It’s very difficult to change or develop a new stroke, and learn the timing at the same time […]
Fan On Top of the World: China National Games Review
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) China’s championship event was expected to highlight the world’s top two ranked players, and China top-ranked league squad – but an unranked Fan Zhendong stole most of the headlines at the 2025 China National Games in Macao. Fan’s run in Men’s Singles was epic. He won his early matches to reach the […]
World Youth Championships: China takes 6 of 14 Titles
Posted on(By Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF) Today was the final day of action at the ITTF World Youth Championships in Cluj Napoca, Romania. China claims wins in six of the 14 events, with Japan winning three, Taipei and Germany winning a pair, and Thailand winning the remaining event. The U19 Boys Team event went to Japan. Taipei […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Mega Pickle and Pong
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Mega Pickle & Pong is a premier indoor pickleball and ping pong club located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis to the Southwest of the City Center. The club is available for open play, lessons, leagues, and clinics for pickleball and table tennis players. There is a lounge, complimentary coffee and […]
Do You Want to Be a Smart Table Tennis Player?
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) It’s a two-step process. Focus on both steps, and it’ll happen. First, think about the game a lot. There are really three realms here – technique, tactics, and sports psychology. The more you think about them the better your understanding will be. Think about every aspect. If you have questions, ask someone […]
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