(By Rachel Sung) A short, seven day tournament brought many firsts. First experience competing in an international sports event, completing with athletes from over 50 different sports, first time visiting the beautiful city of Chengdu, first time sitting in front of a microphone during a press conference, first time seeing real life pandas… The list […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Rogelio Castro – Backhand, Middle, Backhand, Forehand
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rogelio Castro is doing the popular Backhand, Forehand, Backhand, Wide Forehand Footwork and Looping Drill. 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
Active Feet on Receive
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) Watch a top player when he’s about to receive, either live or, better still, on video so you can replay or even do slow motion. While players often have some differences in their stances and how they move, most have two things in common. First, they start out low. Second, as the […]
Bowmar Sports Highlights – Jinxin Wang US Nationals Singles
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Bowmar Sports Highlights, Jinxin Wang is in action at the US Nationals. 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
WTT Youth Contender Charleston: Sally Moyland Claims Two Titles
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) When the Pan Am Youth events concluded, Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia immediately transitioned to being host of the WTT Youth Contender series. Among the top stories of the tournament – USA’s Sally Moyland winning both U19 and U17 Singles events. Sally entered the U17 Girls Singles event as […]
WAB Club Feature: San Antonio Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The San Antonio Table Tennis Club is located on Lookout Run, just Northeast of downtown San Antonio off of I-35. The club has twelve tables in an 8,000 square foot facility with a locker room area and players lounge. Club activities include a ladder for competitive play among beginners, a monthly beginner’s […]
Latest Rankings: China Has 7 of Top 20
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin are solidly ahead of the pack, but who else is in the top 20? In third position is Ma Long who maintains a moderate lead over Hugo Calderano. Tomokazu Harimoto is in fifth, only 125 points behind Calderano. Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan are sixth […]
WTT Contender Lima: Freitas and Kao Underdog Finalists
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) In a strong event with seven players in the World Top 25, and great competitors like World No. 4 Hugo Calderano, World No. 10 Dimitrij Ovtcharov, and World No. 13 Dang Qiu, it took a lot of upsets before the final could feature World No. 30 Marcos Freitas, and World […]
Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – Kef Noorani 2023 US Nationals Highlights
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – Kef Noorani 2023 US Nationals Highlights. 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
Butterfly Training Tips with Bob Chen – Serve & Flip
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Bob Chen is executing the Serve and 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
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