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Emily Tan Wins U19 Girls Champion at ICC Tournament and U17 Girls Champion at 888 Tournament

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(by: Stephanie Sun) Emily Tan, who just got drafted in the Major League Table Tennis, added two more champions to her achievements. ICC tournament- U19 Girls Champion 888 Tournament- U17 Girls Champion 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 […]

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Tactical Confidence

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(by Larry Hodges) I’ve seen coaches give tactical advice that wasn’t particularly helpful in itself. And yet, it often paid off with the player confidently executing the so-so tactics – and winning. Why? Because it’s not always the tactics. Given confidently, these tactics, whether good or not, gives the player a plan, and that inspires […]

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Butterfly Training Tips with Angel Naranjo – One Backhand Loop, then One Forehand or Backhand Loop

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(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Angel Naranjo is using multi-ball to focus on his ball placement. He is executing a Backhand Loop, followed by the ball being played to his Backhand for Forehand that he will loop. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament […]

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WAB CLUB FEATURE: PongPlanet

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(by Steve Hopkins) PongPlanet is a full-time table tennis club with a variety of programs for adults and juniors of all levels. The club is located in San Carlos, California, about half way between San Francisco and San Jose, just off the 101 on the West side of bay. The facility is 9600 square feet with […]

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Bengals Ping Pong Video Crosses a Million Views

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(by Steve Hopkins) We ran a story on a Cincinnati Bengals ping pong event last week.  That event was an exhibition and team tournament held on August 21st at the Bengals team facility during the team’s training camp in Cincinnati (an event conducted by Steve Hopkins and Estefania Ramirios with Butterfly donating balls and paddles).  […]

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(by Steve Hopkins) The saying "Fortune Favors the Bold" has been proven true in the Quarterfinals of the United… Read More

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The last two matches on Thursday both ended in upsets at the United… Read More

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(by Showtime Table Tennis Club/Buttefly Americas Team) From launching a new membership program to welcoming an international player… Read More

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Kou Lei – Backhand Flip Serve Return

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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working on the Backhand Flip Serve Return… Read More

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(by Steve Hopkins) A pair of American upsets marked the second day of action in the Round of… Read More

Seven Placements and the Wide Angles

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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame There are basically seven different directional placements… Read More
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