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World Rankings: Shidong Holds No. 1, Jha to 21

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) USA’s Kanak Jha jumped 10 spots to No. 21 on the strength of his performance last week in Yokohama.  Jha was the only major mover in the Top 25.  The other headline is the tightening between the first and second positions – as Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin are now […]

Knee and Feet Direction on Forehand Shots

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(By Larry Hodges) Stand up and walk across the room. Now look down at your knees and feet. They point forward, right? That’s how the human body evolved for walking. Alas, this doesn’t work for table tennis. If you stand with your knees and feet pointing forward, you’ll struggle to rotate the body properly on […]

Fireworks in Malmo – Another Upset for Kanak Jha

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(by Steve Hopkins) A week after reaching the Semifinals of a WTT Champion Series event, USA’s Kanak Jha pulled off the biggest first day upset at the Europe Smash.  Jha, currently World No. 31, upset World No. 17 Anders Lind.  Jha, who appears to be playing the best table tennis of his life was twice […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Denver Table Tennis Alliance

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(By Steve Hopkins) Denver Table Tennis Alliance features 8 butterfly tables, barriers, great lighting, and Gerflor rubber flooring.  The great facility is combined with a friendly atmosphere to provide a great place where table tennis knowledge and experience are freely shared and available to all. With all these characteristics, the Denver Table Tennis Alliance are proud […]

Spokane Para Events

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Not to be lost amongst the news of two WTT Feeder Series events were a pair of Para events in Spokane.  The ITTF World Para Future Series event was August 6-8, followed immediately by the ITTF World Para Elite Spokane. With a focus on American players, here are the results […]

Yokohama Review

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(by Steve Hopkins) World No. 4 won, the Semifinals included an American, and a Chinese team member lost in nearly every round (Xue in R32, Shindong in R16, Peng in the Quarters, and Chuqin in the Finals) – and those were just the surprises on the Men’s side of the WTT Champions Series event in […]

Spokane II Review: Moyland Excels in Three Events

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) The WTT Feeder Spokane II wrapped up this week in Spokane, Washington and one of the high points for American fans was Sally Moytland’s three trips to the podium.  Moyland didn’t win an event, but the 18 year old American star finished third in Women’s Singles, finished third in Women’s […]

Down the Line Deception

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(By Larry Hodges) Nearly all players reflexively set up to cover against the crosscourt shot. They are ready for down the line shots as well, but players tend to play more crosscourt, and crosscourt gives opponents a bigger angle you have to guard against. And so players guard that side more.  You could just go […]

Final Four in Yokohama: Chuqin, Harimoto, Moregard, and Jha

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(by Steve Hopkins) Kanak Jha spread excitement through the building with his upset win in the first of the four Men’s Quarterfinal matches on Sunday.  Jha served beautifully, and his consistent rallies and shot-making made him the better player early in the match as he surprised Dang Qiu with three straight wins.  Qiu then fought […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Crush Table Tennis

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(by Steve Hopkins) Located in the heart of Greenwich, Connecticut, CRUSH Table Tennis operates out of a spacious 6,000 square foot facility that spans two floors. The club is easily accessible by public transportation and is open seven days a week, offering a welcoming environment for both recreational and competitive players. Whether you’re dropping in […]

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