(by Steve Hopkins) The Texas Table Tennis Club (“TTT”) has about 50-60 regular members, as well as a number of premium memberships for business people. One emphasis of the club is on professional coaching for elite players and juniors in the greater Houston area. In 2016, the Texas Table Tennis was awarded a Certificate of Special Congressional […]
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Mengel Surprise Winner in Portugal
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) There was a competitive draw in place this week at the WTT Feeder Series event in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Freitas and Kao and Geraldo and Karlsson were the top four seeds, but only Marcos Freitas reached the Final Four. In fact, the biggest prize didn’t go to a […]
Are You Maximizing Your Angles?
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) Most players who play the crosscourt corners do exactly that – they play the crosscourt corners. And that’s where many or most of your attacks should go, as they give the most table when hitting crosscourt. However, when looping (where the topspin pulls the ball down so you need less table), against […]
Seven TeamUSA Medals in Santiago at ParapanAm
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) TeamUSA secured three Golds and a Bronze in Singles competition over the weekend at the ParapanAm in Santiago. Doubles pairings added another three Bronze medals on Monday morning. TeamUSA logged some great results in weekend action in the Singles Events. Tahl Leibovitz swept his Semifinal match with a 3-0 win […]
Three Singles Golds for TeamUSA at ParapanAm in Santiago
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Most of the Singles events concluded this weekend at the ParapanAm in Santiago. Doubles events conclude tomorrow. TeamUSA logged some great results in weekend action. Tahl Leibovitz swept his Semifinal match with a 3-0 win over Argentina’s Eithan Skliarskiy and then rolled through the Class 9 Final with another 3-0 win over […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Sunny Culture & Sports Center
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Sunny International Culture & Sports Center is located at Scarborough, Sheppard, and Brimley Street in Scarborough – a city within the greater Toronto Metropolitan area. The club is just off of the Ontario 401 Express, about 25 kilometers to the North of the Toronto city center and easily accessible via public transportation. […]
BUTTERFLY FAVORITES: PongNow Interview with Bowie and Melba Martin
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) In this BUTTERFLY FAVORITE, we have an interview with Bowie and Melba Martin that was originally created in December of 2020. _____________ PongNow is an interview series talking table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. This week, we have Bowie and Melba Martin – who […]
Coaching Between Games for Non-Coaches
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) Professional coaches always seem to know what to say to a player between games or in a timeout. That’s why they are professional coaches. A good coach has essentially seen it all and can see the patterns that lead to tactics that will work in that match. They also understand the psychology […]
Liang Jingkun Wins in Taiyuan
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) World No. 2 (and top seed) Wang Chuqin fell in the opening round to World No. 43 Xu Yingbin. Xu then fell in the Round of 16 to Japan’s Shunsuke Togami. Togami had a great tournament, topping An Jaehyun in the opening round, Xu in the Round of 16, then Cho […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Tan’s Table Tennis Training Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Tan’s Table Tennis Training Club is the first full-time table tennis club in the greater Cincinnati area. The club is located just to the Northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, a few miles from the 275 Expressway and just off of I-42. The location provides easy access to greater Cincinnati and Dayton. The […]
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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