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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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Coach Shashin Shodhan Claims U2200 Title at the Meiklejohn North American Seniors Open

June 11, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) Congratulations to Shashin Shodhan from Fremont Table Tennis Academy for an outstanding performance at the… Read More

The ITTF Pan American Para Championships: Pressure, Planning, and a Breakthrough Performance By Jeff Yamada

June 9, 2026
(By Coach Jeff Yamada) Just two days after the ITTF World Para Elite concluded, we returned to the… Read More

The Messy Middle: Harnessing Mid-Year Reflection by Dr. Alan Chu

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(by Alan Chu, Ph.D., CMPC, ISSP-R) 2026 Mental Training Tip It's that time of year again. The excitement… Read More

🎥 Episode 10: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | Blade Materials

June 9, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) Choosing the right table tennis blade can be challenging, especially with so many technologies available… Read More

Austin Table Tennis Club Elevates 2026 Competitive Season with Butterfly Partnership

June 9, 2026
(By Austin Table Tennis Club) AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Table Tennis Club (ATTC) is proud to announce a… Read More

Do You Hit to the Three Spots?

June 8, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Table tennis is chess at lightning speed.… Read More

Kou Lei – Forehand Short Serve Return

June 8, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is executing the short serve return using the… Read More

WAB Club Feature: Table Tennis America

June 7, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) With their location in Fremont, California, Table Tennis America is great position to serve the… Read More
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