by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Both top seed Patrick Franziska and second seed Darko Jorgic were pressed in 3-2 opening round wins as the WTT Contender Series event got underway in Lima earlier this week.. Franziska lost the first and third games to France’s Vincent Picard, but rallied both times. Jorgic lost the first and […]
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Paris Parity: What a Difference a Game Makes
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) In many major events of recent years, China dominates from start to finish, and the hopes of many other players (and nations) are dashed in the process. In some ways the Paris Olympics was no different – China held the top two seeds in both Singles events (where they were allowed two […]
The Loaded Push
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) Perhaps the easiest way to stop an opponent’s big serve and loop is the loaded push. Many players don’t understand how effective this can be for a simple reason – until they can do it, it isn’t particularly effective, and so when they first try it, it doesn’t work. And so they […]
ITTF Rankings: Post-Paris
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The ITTF rankings after the singles events in Paris have seen a number of top players enjoying an Olympic-sized bounce. China’s Wang Chuqin, who was upset early, remains in the No. 1 position. Olympic Champion Fan Zhendong, moved up two slots to regain the No. 2 position. Hugo Calderano has moved up […]
TeamUSA Women’s Team Recap
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) TeamUSA had measurable successes throughout the Olympics. The Women’s Team fell short in their match against Germany. However, the loss is not the full story. Rachel Sung and Amy Wang lost in three straight to Germany’s Wan and Shan. In a surprise, 18 year old Annett Kaufmann topped USA’s Lily Zhang 3-0 […]
Practice Until You Can’t Do It Wrong
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) There’s a common saying in high-level sports: “Don’t practice until you do it right. Practice until you can’t do it wrong.” This is another way of saying ingrain the fundamentals. You can never practice the fundamentals too much as that’s how you make it so you can’t do it wrong. Far too […]
Questions with Jenson Van Emburgh Before Heading Out to Paris
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Thanks for taking a few minutes to chat with us, Jenson. We’re looking forward to seeing you take on the world’s best at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. *The opening ceremony begins on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and the Games conclude on Sunday, September 8, 2024. What does representing your country […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: My Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) If you are looking for a quality table tennis environment in the Toronto area, My Table Tennis Club (MyTTC) has you covered. They have campus locations in is Markham (just North of the City), in Mississauga (to the Southwest), and in Kitchener (a Suburb to the West). The Markham headquarters is 9,000 square […]
The Slow, Spinny Loop
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) “It’s an unreturnable shot,” said US Team Member Perry Schwartzberg many years ago after failing repeatedly to block, hit, or counterloop against fellow team member Ricky Seemiller’s slow, spinny loop. World #3 Mikael Appelgren had a similar problem against Ricky, losing to him when the world’s best counterlooper couldn’t counterloop Ricky’s spinny […]
Triomphe: Champions Crowned in Paris
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) As the sun sets this Sunday, at the end of the first week of the Paris Games, there are a number of great Week 1 table tennis story lines on which to reflect. USA’s Kanak Jha was the first American male to reach the Round of 16 in Olympic singles, and USA’s […]
Yu Di – Backhand Loop & Forehand Loop from the Forehand
August 31, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is executing and Opening Backhand Loop, followed by… Read More
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
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