(By Larry Hodges) One of the most impressive things about top players is their machine-like proficiency – they make even difficult shots with such seeming ease and consistency that they make it look easy. They are like well-oiled machines. This is why coaches have players do so much rote practice, practicing their strokes and footwork […]
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Ukraine and Russia Conflict: IOC and ITTF Issue Statements
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) This week, the International Olympic Committee issued a statement condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IOC called upon international federations to cancel events planned in Russian and Belarus, and to cease use of those country flags. The ITTF also issued a statement of concern about the conflict in Ukraine. The ITTF announcement, […]
WAB FEATURED CLUB: San Antonio Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The San Antonio Table Tennis Club is located at 13107 Lookout Run, just Northeast of downtown San Antonio off of I-35. The club has twelve tables in an 8,000 square foot facility with a locker room area and players lounge. Club activities include a ladder for competitive play among beginners, a monthly […]
Europe Top 16: Jorgic and Han Take Titles
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo by ITTF *Remy Gros) The top sixteen men and top sixteen women competed this weekend in Montreux, Switzerland. As a complete change from the first days of very predictable matches with few upsets, the final day was full of surprises. When the dust settled, it was Slovenia’s Darko Jorgic taking the […]
2022 San Antonio March Madness Team
Posted on2 Star Tournament $2,000 Total Prize Money Vlad Farcas 657-253-6695 San Antonio Table Tennis Club Entry Deadline: March 8th,2021 Equipment: 12 USATT approved tables, red flooring, BUTTERFLY R40+* Balls – white will be used, good size courts, locker area, and small players lounge. Entry form here Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Tian Ye – Backhand Backspin Loop
Posted onIn this video, Tian Ye focuses on the Backhand Backspin 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.
Europe Top 16: Top Four Men Advance
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The top sixteen men and top sixteen women are competing this weekend in Montreux, Switzerland. Thus far, the top seeds are dominating with Timo Boll and Patrick Franziska still potentially on a collision course for the Men’s Finals. On the men’s side, Timo Boll entered the tournament as the top seed. He […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Tian Ye – Short Forehand Attack
Posted onIn this video, Tian Ye focuses on the Short Forehand Flip 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.
Autonomous table tennis startup to open in Old City as it eyes additional Philadelphia locations
Posted on(By Laura Smythe – Reporter, Philadelphia Business Journal) An autonomous table tennis facility that operates without any workers will set up shop in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood. New York-based startup Pingpod is taking over the former Cosi coffee shop location at 325 Chestnut St. The company, which launched in 2019 and opened its first location on the […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Darryl Tsao – Forehand Footwork and Backhand Recovery
Posted onIn the Butterfly Training Tips, Darryl Tsao is focusing on Forehand Footwork and Backhand Recovery. 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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