(by Steve Hopkins, photo by USA Table Tennis) While the US Nationals took place in Fort Worth, the ITTF US Para Open was held in the same arena. A week ago, we provided results that highlighted three of the most recognized U.S. Para athletes – Jenson Van Emburgh, Ian Seidenfeld, and Tahl Leibovitz. This article will […]
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My Unforgettable Experience at the 2023 US Nationals Table Tennis Championship
Posted on(by Kef Noorani) I entered the nationals with several goals in mind, with the most important one being to win the U13 boys singles title. Earlier this year at the trials in Charlotte, I had already achieved the top spot in the U13 category, and I was determined to retain my ranking. While the group stage […]
Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – Angela He Wins 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 1 Bronze at 2023 US Nationals Championships
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) Angela He won U11 Mixed Doubles and was the finalist of U11 Girls’ Singles and Doubles at the 2023 US Nationals Table Tennis Championship in Fort Worth, Texas from July 3-7. She also won a bronze medal for U13 Girls Doubles. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, […]
Tashiya and Tiana’s Remarkable Journey in 2023 US National Table Tennis Championship
Posted on(by Thilina Piyadasa) As a proud father, it brings me immense joy to highlight the outstanding accomplishments of my children, Tashiya and Tiana, in 2023 US National Table Tennis Championship held in Fort Worth, Texas from 3-7th July 2023. These talented siblings have showcased their incredible skills and achieved remarkable success in their respective age […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Derek May – In & Out Movement for Choppers
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Derek May is explaining the process of steps of chopping, moving in and out, as well as twiddling the Backhand Long pips. 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 – Nandan Naresh Wins 2 Gold Medals at 2023 US Nationals Championships
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) Nandan Naresh won U19 Boys’ Singles and Doubles champions at the 2023 US Nationals Table Tennis Championship in Fort Worth, Texas from July 3-7. 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 – Sally Moyland Wins 4 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze at 2023 US Nationals Championships
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) At this year’s US Nationals Table Tennis Championship in Fort Worth, Texas from July 3-7, Sally Moyland dominated the U19 events claiming 3 gold medals (U19 Girls’ Singles, U19 Girls’ Doubles, and U19 Mixed Doubles). She lost to Amy Wang in Women’s Singles’ Finals but defeated Amy in 3 games the next day […]
Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – Kef Noorani Wins Three U13 National Champions at US Nationals Championships
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) Kef Noorani, a 12-year-old table tennis player from the Bay Area, won three gold medals at the US Nationals Table Tennis Championship in Fort Worth, Texas. He is ranked number one in the nation in his age group, and won U13 Singles, U13 Boys’ Doubles, and U13 Mixed Doubles events. In the Singles event, Kef […]
Are There Any Techniques To Cut The Ball With Much More Spin?
Posted onQuestion: Dear Experts, Some time ago I changed from the long pimple (Feint Long II, 1.3) to the short one (Challenger Attack 1.5), because, apart from a very good defensive game, it allowed active attacking play with higher balls. However, I have noticed that the amount of underspin is still too small for opponents and […]
Forehand Back Foot Placement
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) When you first start out, players are taught to move the back foot backwards for forehands. (This would be the right foot for righties, the left for lefties.) This makes it easy to backswing and opens up a larger hitting zone from the side. Historically, this is how forehands were taught. However, […]
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