(by Larry Hodges) As is often the case, the real reason many players have trouble looping against a heavy backspin is they simply aren’t used to doing so. They are used to less backspin, and so the stroke and racket angle used for that is ingrained into them. When facing heavy backspin, it’s a strain […]
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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club (SPTTC) is located in Bellevue, Washington, off of highway SR-520 just over Lake Washington from North side of Seattle. The club is 9600 square feet with 18-foot ceilings, 16 Butterfly Centerfold tables, red Gerflor flooring, and two-toned walls to assist in visibility. The goal of SPTTC is […]
TeamUSA Wins Opening Match at Mixed Team World Cup
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) TeamUSA topped India 8-3 in their opening match against India, in early action at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Sichuan Gymnasium in Chengdu, China. With a unique scoring system where there are five matches and each pairing plays three games only. The first team to score 8 points […]
Jha’s Next TTBL Chapter to be in Dusseldorf
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) USA’s Kanak Jha is moving to Borussia Dusseldorf in 2025. With Timo Boll transitioning out of his leadership role for perennial contender Borussia Dusseldorf, the team has announced the addition of Kanak Jha in the next season – which will begin in 2025 and conclude in 2026. Currently Dusseldorf’s two leading players […]
How to Do a Relentless Three-Point Attack
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) What is a three-point attack? It means attacking all three spots on the table – wide forehand, wide backhand, and opponent’s middle, roughly the playing elbow (midway between the forehand and backhand). It often takes several attacking shots to win the point. Many players can perhaps do one strong attack, then struggle […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: San Antonio Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The San Antonio Table Tennis Club is located on Lookout Run, just Northeast of downtown San Antonio off of I-35. The club has twelve tables in an 8,000 square foot facility with a locker room area and players lounge. Club activities include a ladder for competitive play among beginners, a monthly beginner’s […]
Boston Bruins Use Ping Pong to Raise $110,000 for Charity
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The Boston Bruins annual Pucks and Paddles event was held last Wednesday at the House of Blues in Boston. The Pucks and Paddles event began with autograph sessions and exhibition matches. The main event was a doubles tournament that matched Bruins team members with fans who had been the highest bidder in […]
WTT Finals: Chuqin and Manyu Win
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Wang Chuqin won the Men’s Singles Title, and Wang Manyu won the Women’s Singles Title, as each won the final matches on Sunday at the WTT Finals in Kitakyusha, Japan. The event marks the final major tour of the 2024 year, and each will enjoy a $40,000 prize at 1500 […]
Final Four in Fukuoka Finale
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) After starting with sixteen of the best players in the world, the field was narrowed to just the Final Four by Saturday at the WTT Finals in Kitakyusha – the 2024 tour finale. Forty thousand dollars and 1,500 ranking points are waiting for the first place finisher. Added pressure as Wang Chuqin topped […]
How to Loop Against Deep, Heavy Backspin
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) As is often the case, the real reason many players have trouble looping against a heavy backspin is they simply aren’t used to doing so. They are used to less backspin, and so the stroke and racket angle used for that is ingrained into them. When facing heavy backspin, it’s a strain […]
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