(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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Butterfly Training Tips with Shigang Yang – Forehand Block from Topspin
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Coach Shigang is working with his student blocking a forehand loop from topspin. 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.
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Fremont Table Tennis Academy
Posted on(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 […]
World Championships Durban: Afanador Logs Day 1 Upset
Posted on(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 […]
Rhode Island Junior Championships and High School Teams
Posted on(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 […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Angel Naranjo – Loop close and far from the table
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Angel Naranjo is executing the Forehand Loop close and far from the table. 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 Taiwo Adeyinka – Combination Play for Beginners
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) In the Butterfly Training Tips, Taiwo Adeyinka is working with a Beginner on Combination Play from underspin to topspin. 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 – Ojo Wins 2023 May Open at Princeton Pong
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) Another win secured by Ojo Onaolapo at the 2023 May Open at Princeton Pong, held on 5/7 in New Jersey. His match records can be found here. 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.
Monthly League at California Table Tennis Club for Kids, Youth, and Young Adults
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) Starting from this February, Bowmar Sports sponsored WAB club, California Table Tennis Club, has been holding monthly leagues for kids, youth, and young adults. There will be final year-end league in December. For more information, visit here. The league Sponsor Angela and club owner Gao Jun were interviewed by Sky Link TV Mandarin […]
Bowmar Sports WAB Club – Elite TTTC at the 2023 TTCAN Target Group Selection
Posted on(By Anqi Luo) Four players from Elite TTTC, a Bowmar Sports sponsored club, participated in the 2023 TTCAN Target Group Selection on Apr 29-30. This tournament puts a spotlight on young athletes aged 14 and below, with the goal of forming the Team Canada Roster for the 2028/2032 Olympics. Prior to entering this event, these […]
United States Smash: Hitomi Sato with Big Upset in LA
June 30, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The first top seed has fallen, as World No. 2 Wang Manyu fell… Read More
Kou Lei – Backhand Flip Serve Return
June 30, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working on the Backhand Flip Serve Return… Read More
United States Smash: Kanak Jha and Lily Zhang Advance
June 30, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) A pair of American upsets marked the second day of action in the Round of… Read More
Seven Placements and the Wide Angles
June 29, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame There are basically seven different directional placements… Read More
Arantxa Cossio Aceves – Forehand & Backhand Loop from underspin
June 29, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Arantxa Cossio Aceves is focusing on the Forehand and Backhand… Read More
MLTT Meet the Teams: Texas Smash
June 29, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Texas Smash remain one of the most formidable franchises in Major League… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Three10 Table Tennis Club
June 28, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Three10 Table Tennis Club is one of Canada's National High Performance Training Centres. A club… Read More
United States Smash: Early Action
June 28, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The first day of action in the Round of 64 is underway at the United… Read More
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