(by Steve Hopkins) There was a delay in action on Monday at the 2023 ITTF Pan American Championships, as parts of Havana suffered power outages. Fuel shortages and power outages have been common issues in parts of Cuba in recent years, but it was a short-lived issue and action resumed on Tuesday. In Men’s Singles, […]
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The “No Net” Rule Against Heavy Backspin
(by Larry Hodges) We’ve all done it – faced with attacking a heavy backspin, often deep on the table, you get nervous and try to weakly topspin it up, and it goes right into the net, plop. Often players get frustrated by this heavy backspin, saying or thinking, “It’s too heavy! I can’t lift it!” […]
Early Action at the Pan American Championships
(by Steve Hopkins) The 2023 ITTF Pan American Championships began today in Havana, Cuba. The top seeds, including Hugo Calderano as the top seed in Men’s Singles and Adriana Diaz as the top seed in Women’s Singles, will see their first action on Monday. Here are some of the results from early action on Sunday. […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: New York Indoor Sports Club
(by Steve Hopkins) With their large facility that features 17 tables, a pro shop, high ceilings, great lighting, and professional flooring, the New York Indoor Sports Club is an idea location for table tennis. The NYISC has monthly 2-star sanctioned tournaments. The facility also includes a 5,000 indoor soccer training space – providing a combined 15,000 […]
Ma Long tops Fan in Asian Championships – China Sweeps All Titles
(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF) Among the Continental Qualifiers that are going on, the ITTF Asian Table Tennis Championships is far and away that strongest. This 26th rendition of the ITTF event was held this week in Pyeongchang, Korea. The top 8 seeds in Men’s Singles was 8 of the top 9 players in the […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Bob Chen – Serve & Backhand or Forehand Flip
(by Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Bob Chen is focusing on short serve, followed by a Forehand or Backhand Flip. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.
Tactical Confidence
(by Larry Hodges) I’ve seen coaches give tactical advice that wasn’t particularly helpful in itself. And yet, it often paid off with the player confidently executing the so-so tactics – and winning. Why? Because it’s not always the tactics. Given confidently, these tactics, whether good or not, gives the player a plan, and that inspires […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: PongPlanet
(by Steve Hopkins) PongPlanet is a full-time table tennis club with a variety of programs for adults and juniors of all levels. The club is located in San Carlos, California, about half way between San Francisco and San Jose, just off the 101 on the West side of bay. The facility is 9600 square feet with […]
Bengals Ping Pong Video Crosses a Million Views
(by Steve Hopkins) We ran a story on a Cincinnati Bengals ping pong event last week. That event was an exhibition and team tournament held on August 21st at the Bengals team facility during the team’s training camp in Cincinnati (an event conducted by Steve Hopkins and Estefania Ramirios with Butterfly donating balls and paddles). […]
Gauzy Wins WTT Feeder Series Event in Bulgaria
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Simon Gauzy has been a consistent player on the tour, but despite solid results (including four Finals appearances) he had never won a WTT event… that is, until today. Simon Gauzy defeated China’s Chen Yuanyu 3-0 in the Final of the WTT Feeder event in Panagyurishte, Bulgaria. Gauzy entered the […]
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