(by Steve Hopkins) Fans in Las Vegas were treated to two epic Semifinal matches on Saturday at the United States Smash. The first matchup was Felix Lebrun and Wang Chuqin and neither player won two games in a row through all seven. Chuqin won the first game 11-9, Felix countered with an 11-5 win to […]
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United States Smash: Semifinals
(by Steve Hopkins) When all was said and done, it was the top three seeds (and the sixth seeded Felix Lebrun) that claims the final four spots in Men’s Singles. In fact, there was not a lot of drama with the top two seeds as Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin each pressed into their Semifinal […]
United States Smash: Tight Scores and a Big Upset in Early Action
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Action is underway in the main round of the United States Smash, the first WTT Smash series event to be held on American soil. The world’s best are in Las Vegas, and five Americans (one by ranking and four wild cards) will see knock-out round action. The first half of […]
MLTT Featured Team: Bay Area Blasters
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Bay Area Blasters plan to blast through the upcoming Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) season. The Blasters have been a playoff team in each of the previous MLTT seasons. The team is led by coach Tim Wang, a two-time Olympian and US champion. The team has USA’s Lily Zhang, […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Calgary United Sports Table Tennis Association
(by Steve Hopkins) Established in 2002, Calgary United Sports Table Tennis Association (CUSTTA) is Alberta’s largest Table Tennis club. It is open every day of the year for all ages and all skill levels. With its location between Memorial Drive and Route the Trans-Canada Highway (1), it is conveniently located for players on the East […]
Butterfly Players Shine at the 2025 US National Table Tennis Championships
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) The 2025 U.S. National Table Tennis Championships is one of the premiere annual events in this country. This year, Butterfly players were on the podium in many of the events. Here are some of the elite Butterfly performances. Kanak Jha and Sally Moyland left as winners of the headline events: […]
US Nationals Recap
(by Steve Hopkins) The US National Table Tennis Championships is in the books. One of America’s premiere events concluded over the holiday weekend in Ontario, California. Kanak Jha topped Nandan Naresh in the Men’s Singles final. Sally Moyland won her first Women’s title with Amy Wang finishing second. The Men’s Doubles title went to Nikhil […]
United States Smash: Qualifiers are Finished and the Main Draw Begins Today
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Americans made waves in the qualifying rounds of the United States Smash, the first WTT Smash Series event to be held on American soil. In the end, two men reached the final round of their qualifier and both fell short. Xiangjing Zhang won matches over two tough opponents to reach […]
Kanak Jha and Sally Moyland are National Singles Champions
(by Steve Hopkins) Kanak Jha arrived in Ontario, California for the start of the US National Table Tennis Championships as the top seed and perennial favorite. Jha did exactly what many expected, blasted through the draw with 3-0, 3-0, 4-0 and 4-0 performances to reach the Final. And once there, he dominated the first three […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Broward Table Tennis Club
(by Steve Hopkins) The Broward Table Tennis Club offers regular tournaments, camps, and coaching opportunities. They have been a host of an ITTF World Veterans Tour event and just a few months ago hosted a WTT Feeder Event. There are regular clinics on Tuesdays and Saturdays, courses for kids on Friday and Sunday, and a […]
When You Don’t Have Much Time…
August 8, 2025
Half random rhythm exercises a few random Forehand topspin from Forehand to Backhand and 1 Backhand topspin to… Read More
Sweet Sixteen for Jha and Zhang in Yokohama
August 8, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) While much of the U.S. audience is focused on the Feeder and Para events in… Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Fan Zhendong Joining MLTT Team
August 6, 2025
(by: Major League Table Tennis) BREAKING NEWS: Major League Table Tennis just added a new Fan. Fan Zhendong, the reigning Olympic gold medallist… Read More
Move Your Legs First, Not Your Arm
August 6, 2025
Half random rhythm exercises a few random balls Backhand topspin from Backhand to Backhand and 1 Forehand topspin… Read More
Kevin Doyle – Forehand Loop Pivot
August 5, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kevin Doyle is focus on his pivot to Forehand Loop https://youtu.be/27UOeGGrtUg… Read More
Random Balls to the Forehand & Backhand!?
August 4, 2025
Half random rhythm exercises 1 or 2 Backhand topspin to Backhand and 1 or 2 Forehand topspin to… Read More
The Thumb on the Backhand
August 4, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) The thumb is a key part of the backhand. It gives the shot the backing… Read More
Stuti Kashyap – Backhand Transition Looping
August 4, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Stuti Kashyap is working on her Backhand Loop Transition from… Read More
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