(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF) The 2023 ITTF Pan American Youth Championships (U15 and U19) concluded on Sunday in Charleston, West Virginia. Puerto Rico’s Angel Naranjo won Gold in the U19 Boys Singles – defeating USA’s Darryl Tsao in the Semifinal 4-0 and then winning over USA’s Nandan Naresh 4-2 in the Final. Nandan reached […]
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Butterfly Training Tips with Rogelio Castro – Forehand Loop & Footwork
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rogelio Castro is focusing on covering 75% of the table with the forehand loop, with the main focus on footwork. 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
Great Finish to the Season
Posted on(by Patryk Zyworonek) In the last 3 months I had 5 WTT Events, Polish Championships and my last league matches. My first tournaments were the WTT events, the first one was in Montenegro, it was a Star Contender tournament and only the best 32 players could play. In my group, I had a player from […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Darryl Tsao – Middle Corners Drill
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Darryl Tsao is explaining how he does the Middle Corner drill using his forehand and 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
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Salt Lake City Table Tennis
Posted on(By Steve Hopkins) Salt Lake City Table Tennis has a decade of experience as Northern Utah’s premiere, full-time table tennis club. The club can be open at all hours for its members. The club offers eight Butterfly Centrefold 25 tables in a well-lit, 6500 sq ft facility. There is a VIP lounge and a locker […]
Pan Am Youth Championships: USA Claims 3 of 4 Team Titles
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTFWorld) The team events have ended at the 2023 ITTF Pan American Youth Championships (U15 and U19) in Charleston, West Virginia, and Team USA made all four team event finals, claiming 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal. Its a great start for the American squad as the tournament shifts to […]
Subconscious Adjustment as a Habit
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) Everyone plays a little differently, and it’s important to play as many different players as possible. Some might think this is so you can learn to play every style, and there’s some truth to that. But that’s only for learning to play general styles – two-winged loopers, one-winged loopers, hitters, blockers, choppers, […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: North Texas Table Tennis
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) North Texas Table Tennis is a premier table tennis club operating three locations in Plano, Texas. The club promotes excellence and sportsmanship in a safe and friendly environment. NTTTC also provides a wonderful facility for private and corporate functions and regularly hosts community-based tournaments, leagues, birthday parties, corporate events and charity events. […]
Delegation of Puerto Rico Heads to the U15 And U19 Pan American Championships
Posted on(by Edgardo Vazquez) The Men’s and Women’s Cadet (U 15) and Youth (U 19) Teams left for Charleston, USA with good expectations to compete in the Cadet (U 15) Pan American Championship. The U15 girls team is made up of Danelis Cruz, Emely Alvarado, Kailyn Cruz and Valentina Dávila, and for boys, Enrique Ríos, Sebastián […]
Fan and Chuqin Hold Big Points Lead in Latest World Rankings
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) For many weeks, Fan Zhendong’s points lead narrowed until Wang Chuqin stole first place. But Chuqin was only able to hold that slender lead for a week before falling behind again. Fan has accumulated 6855 points and Chuqin is in second with 6285. Ma Long continues to hold third with 3735 which […]
Chirag Pradhan – 2026 US Nationals U 13 Highlights
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Chirag Pradhan is in action at the 2026 in the… Read More
US Open Teams: Rockets Blast Off from Myrtle Beach
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Teams events bring a special comradery and a particular kind of pressure. Its… Read More
The Game Between the Points by Di Liu
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(Coach Di Liu) In table tennis, we often discuss techniques: Forehand, backhand, serve, receive and footwork. But there… Read More
Lingshaui Meng – Half Long Loop
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Lingshaui Meng focusing on looping a half long ball after… Read More
Practice Matches
September 7, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) A practice match is just that -… Read More
Showtime Table Tennis News: Ontario Summer Games Bronze Medal
September 7, 2026
(by Showtime Table Tennis/Butterfly Americas) Following our July update, the Ontario Summer Games took place locally in Waterloo… Read More
Edmarie Leon Multi Ball Random Play
September 7, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Edmarie Leon is using multi-ball to train her Forehand &… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Austin Table Tennis Club
September 6, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The Austin Table Tennis Club is located at 8956 Research Blvd in Austin. They are just… Read More
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