(by Larry Hodges) Whoever controls the table controls the rally. It’s one of the oldest maxims in table tennis. This usually means playing close to the table with quicker shots than your opponent, forcing him to back off, and thereby both playing more defensively and having more table to play. The Chinese dominated with this […]
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Butterfly Training Tips with Kou Lei – Two Backhands & Two Forehands
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is executing Two Backhands from the Backhand, and Two Forehands from the Forehand. 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 Kou Lei – Footwork and Stroke Management
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is using his Forehand and Backhand Loop along with Footwork. 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 Renews Contract With German National Team
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) Butterfly announced renewing the contract as the official clothing supplier for the German National Table Tennis Team. English announcement: https://www.butterfly-global.com/en/news/sponsoring/20231101.html Chinese announcement: https://www.butterfly-global.com/cn/news/sponsoring/20231101.html 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
Diverse Playing Styles in Wheelchair Table Tennis: The Impact of Pimple Rubbers in Class 3
Posted on(by Jenson Van Emburgh, photo by Manca Meglic) Wheelchair table tennis players, like other table tennis players, use a variety of rubber types. However, due to their disabilities, wheelchair players are more likely to use short, long, and medium pimples – and this wide range of equipment choices leads to more diverse playing styles among […]
PanAm Games Update: Calderano and Diaz Win Singles, Wang/Sung Win Doubles
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Puerto Rico’s Adriana Diaz needed all seven games to top Canada’s Mo Zhang in the morning Semifinal match today. In the other half of the draw, USA’s Lily Zhang fell to Brazil’s Bruna Takahashi 0-4. In the Final, it was Adriana Diaz taking gold with another 4-3 win ove rTakahashi. Top seeded […]
Fan Falls in Frankfurt: Two Koreans Reach Quarters
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) With half of the Round of 16 matches complete at the WTT Champions Series Event in Frankfurt, Korea already has to players through to the Quarterfinal Round. One of those Korean players, Butterfly-sponsored Lee Sangsu, captured today’s headlines by upsetting World No. 1 Fan Zhendong 3-1. Zhendong and Sangsu are familiar with […]
Denver Table Tennis Alliance Grand Opening at Englewood Rec Center.
Posted on(by: Denver Table Tennis) Denver Table Tennis Alliance Grand Opening at Englewood Rec Center was a success! Last Saturday, October 28th, Denver Table Tennis Alliance had a great comeback! We had a great turnout for our Grand Opening at Englewood Recreation Center. Even though Colorado woke up on Saturday with tough weather and snow that didn’t stop […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Jabdiel Torres – Backhand Loop from the Backhand & Middle
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights, Jabdiel Torres demonstrating a Backhand Loop from the Backhand, and a Backhand Loop from the middle. 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
How Wheelchair Table Tennis is Different from Traditional Table Tennis
Posted on(by Jenson Van Emburgh) There are many differences between wheelchair table tennis and traditional table tennis. The most apparent difference is in the service rules in which players must serve between the two corners and where short serves are permitted, but those short serves must continue forward. This article will dig deeper into the differences […]
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