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Butterfly Training Tips with Bob Chen – Backhand Flip & Backhand Loop

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(by Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Bob Chen is working on his gameplay sequence of Backhand Flip over the table, followed by a Forehand or Backhand Loop.   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.

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Table Tennis Gems

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(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 […]

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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Fremont Table Tennis Academy

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(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 […]

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World Championships Durban: Afanador Logs Day 1 Upset

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(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 […]

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Rhode Island Junior Championships and High School Teams

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(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 […]

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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

May 3, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Season 4 Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) Draft is officially in the… Read More
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