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Butterfly Training Tips with Taiwo Adeyinka – Lesson on Forehand & Backhand Looping Balance
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips Coach Taiwo Adeyinka is working with one of his students on Backhand and Forehand Loop Balance. This exercise consists of Two Backhand Loops, and Two Forehand Loops. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly […]
Hugo Calderano and Amy Wang Claim Top Prizes in Havana
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) With the delay in action on Monday in Havana (power outage), there was some question as to whether the Singles and Doubles Finals at the 2023 ITTF Pan American Championships would be played on Wednesday as scheduled. As it turned out, the organizers moved forward by adding extra rounds and […]
Update from MLTT – Meet the Game Crew!
(by: Flint Lane – CEO of Major League Table Tennis) Greetings from Major League Table Tennis! The first matches of our inaugural season begin Friday at 5 PM ET in Daytona Beach FL. We are excited to announce our all star Game Crew who will be on hand to broadcast and emcee our matches this […]
Euro Teams: Final Stage Draws are Set
(by Steve Hopkins) The group play has ended and the draws are now set for the 2023 Stupa European Table Tennis Championships. This European Team Championship event is being held in Malmo, Sweden. The listed sponsor, Stupa, is a sports analytics company based in India. Among the top seeds in the Men’s event, Germany is […]
PanAm Update: Lights Out Play in Havana
(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, […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Emily Tan – Short & Long Pushing Tips
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Emily Tan is focusing on movement in and out of the table, as well as the short and long Push. 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
Aditya Sareen, Men’s No.39 in ITTF Ranking, and World No.1 in Under 15 Boys
(by: Stephanie Sun) The biggest story of the week of ITTF ranking jump belongs to Aditya Sareen, the new World No.1 in Under 15 Boys and also breaking into World Top 50 for men, after his wins at the 2023 ITTF-Oceania Championships. Read the full article from WTT here. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Rachid El Bou Bou – Middle, Forehand, Backhand with Loops
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Boubou is using the Amicus Prime to focus on his Looping and Footwork. The pattern is Forehand Loop from the Middle, Forehand Loop from the Forehand, and Backhand Loop from the Backhand. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis […]
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!” […]
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
WTT Series Comes to Spokane
August 4, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Spokane is set to become the epicenter of international table tennis this week. … Read More
WAB Club Feature: Citius Club
August 3, 2025
(By Steve Hopkins) The Citius Club at the Richmond Olympic Oval is just South of the Vancouver Airport… Read More
Two in a Row for Calderano
August 3, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Contender Series event in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil ended today, and… Read More
Duda and Hugo Reach Final in Brazil
August 3, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Contender Series is in Brazil this week. Brazil-native Hugo Calderano is… Read More
Arantxa Cossio Aceves – Backhand Loop to Footwork Play
August 3, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Arantxa Cossio Aceves is executing a Backhand Loop, followed by Footwork… Read More
Calderano through to Quarters at WTT Contender Brazil
August 2, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Contender Series is in Brazil this week, and the top seed… Read More
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