(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 […]
2026 ITTF Americas Youth Championships
August 30, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The ITTF-Americas Youth Championships have taken over Guatemala City this week, with the best U15… Read More
MLTT Season 4 Preview
August 30, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Major League Table Tennis returns for its fourth season in two weeks. The September 11-13… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy
August 30, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) With their location just North of Atlanta in Suwanee, Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy has… Read More
2026 Butterfly US Open Teams Championships Preview
August 30, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, graphic USATT) Labor Day weekend is closing in fast, and that means it's almost time… Read More
Taiwo Adeyinka – Multi-ball Looping and Handspeed Work
August 30, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Taiwo Adeyinka is working with a student on looping followed… Read More
MLTT Meet the Teams: Portland Paddlers
August 29, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Portland Paddlers, the defending champions, bring grit, speed, and smart play into… Read More
Alex Cazacu – Foundation Warm up Drills
August 29, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Alex Cazacu is executing his Foundation Warm-up drills before playing… Read More
Jonathan Pino – Three Point Forehand Loop
August 28, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jonathan Pino is execute the Three Point Forehand Loop Footwork… Read More
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