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Ping Pong Is Not “The Game of Table Tennis”

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(by Isabella Xu) If you search up “ping pong definition” on Google, you’ll come across an inaccurate interpretation: the game of table tennis. Many people are unclear about the differences between ping pong and table tennis. Since it becomes quite tedious having to explain the details that separate the two games to everyone that asks, feel […]

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Coaching Tips of the Week: Stepping Versus Lunging

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(by Larry Hodges) Many players reflexively reach for the ball when caught out of position. This means leaning toward the ball, with your weight on the foot in the direction you are trying to move – and so you can no longer move in that direction! And so, rather than move into position you are […]

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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Los Angeles Table Tennis Association

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(by Steve Hopkins) The Los Angeles Table Tennis Association (LATTA) is located in El Monte, California, just to the east of Los Angeles.  The facility is just off of the 10 with easy access to the greater Los Angeles area.  One of the most unique advantages of LATT is the coaching staff, led by legendary female […]

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Jenson Van Emburgh: Europe Tour and the upcoming US Para Open

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(By Steve Hopkins, photos Manca Meglic) This week’s Butterfly interview is with one of America’s most decorated active para players, Jenson Van Emburgh.  Jenson has already landed very important medals at major tour events – a Silver at the 2019 Parapan American Games, a Bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, and a Silver late last […]

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Team Championships Update: Solid Results for TeamUSA

May 6, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) TeamUSA fell today to Ukraine in a tight Round of 16 battle.  Ukraine's… Read More

“Aim for the top of the net”

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Robot plays very high balls to very long Forehand. ( 20-25 balls per minute) FETHOMANIA 27: Drill 1… Read More

US Women Reach Final 16 at Worlds: Moyland Takes Two from India

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) TeamUSA rolled through the opening knock-out round in the Women's Team event at… Read More

The Journey Of Passion – Butterfly x World Championships.

May 5, 2026
(By Butterfly Global) World Championships. One of the biggest stages in the sport. At Butterfly, we’ve always been… Read More

Austin Table Tennis Club Elevates 2026 Competitive Season with Butterfly Partnership

May 5, 2026
(By Austin Table Tennis Club) AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Table Tennis Club (ATTC) is proud to announce a… Read More

Wait a split second longer when looping a push, then change directions

May 5, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Most blockers develop timing to react to… Read More

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Showtime Table Tennis

May 3, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Showtime Table Tennis is in Waterloo, Ontario—just off Highway 85 and about an hour west… Read More

MLTT Season 4 Preview

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Season 4 Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) Draft is officially in the… Read More
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