(by Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Tashiya explains the Forehand Counterloop in her training. 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.
Table Tennis Gems
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) I think you’ll find these 20 general tips useful. Many are covered in other Tips, but now they are compiled in one listing! If your opponent hits the ball aggressively at your crossover point between your forehand and backhand (where your playing elbow is), return it mostly with your backhand if you […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Shigang Yang – Forehand Block from Topspin
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Coach Shigang is working with his student blocking a forehand loop from topspin. 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.
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Fremont Table Tennis Academy
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Fremont Table Tennis Academy (FTTA) has locations in both Fremont and San Ramon. Regular tournaments, open play, and coaching options are all features of FTTA. The club locations provide plenty of hours (morning, afternoon, and evening). They have facilities open 6 days each week. Group and private table-tennis lessons are available for […]
World Championships Durban: Afanador Logs Day 1 Upset
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The 2023 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals are underway in Durban, South Africa. The first day of Singles has ended, and Brian Afanador has logged the biggest upset of the tournament so far. Afanador’s first round opponent was World No. 6 Hugo Calderano. Calderano struck first with a win in the […]
Rhode Island Junior Championships and High School Teams
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) On May 20th, Rhode Island Table Tennis held their annual Rhode Island Juniors Closed and the Rhode Island High School Championships. The Juniors Closed has been a small event for many years (a modest event in a small State but with recognizable impact for the club and for many local schools). Because […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Angel Naranjo – Loop close and far from the table
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Angel Naranjo is executing the Forehand Loop close and far from the table. 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 Taiwo Adeyinka – Combination Play for Beginners
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) In the Butterfly Training Tips, Taiwo Adeyinka is working with a Beginner on Combination Play from underspin to topspin. 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.
Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – Ojo Wins 2023 May Open at Princeton Pong
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) Another win secured by Ojo Onaolapo at the 2023 May Open at Princeton Pong, held on 5/7 in New Jersey. His match records can be found here. 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.
Monthly League at California Table Tennis Club for Kids, Youth, and Young Adults
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) Starting from this February, Bowmar Sports sponsored WAB club, California Table Tennis Club, has been holding monthly leagues for kids, youth, and young adults. There will be final year-end league in December. For more information, visit here. The league Sponsor Angela and club owner Gao Jun were interviewed by Sky Link TV Mandarin […]
How to Perform a ‘Hack’ or ‘Swipe’
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Robot plays one topspin ball to long Backhand, Logan Backhand chop block (HACK) close to the table off… Read More
When Champions Fall: Mental Strategies for Preventing and Managing Injuries
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by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD, CMPC The table tennis world watched in dismay last when both World #1… Read More
Smell the Ball?!?
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Robot plays one long backspin ball to Backhand, Logan Backhand push to Backhand, robot plays one long backspin… Read More
Every Shot Sets Up the Next Shot By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame,
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Unless it’s a put-away shot,… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: North Texas Table Tennis
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(by Steve Hopkins) North Texas Table Tennis is a premier table tennis club operating three locations in Plano,… Read More
Amy Wang Chooses Butterfly
January 11, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Butterfly America would like to announce the signing of elite American table tennis star, Amy… Read More
A Final Day of Surprises in Doha
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(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of the year ended in a flurry Sunday in… Read More
Final Four in Doha
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(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of 2026 is down to its final day in… Read More
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