(by Steve Hopkins) The WTT Contender event this week is in Tunis. The top seeds were Patrick Franziska and Quadri Aruna, but neither made it to the Finals. The headliners going into Saturday’s Final are Dang Qiu and Anton Kallberg. Germany’s Qiu and Sweden’s Kallberg regularly train together as teammates on the Borussia Dusseldorf squad. […]
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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Sarasota Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The Sarasota Table Tennis Club is located in Sarasota about half way between Tampa and Fort Myers on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The facility is just off I-75, near downtown Sarasota and within an hour of downtown Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Fort Myers The club has 10 Butterfly Tables and fully barriered […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Linda Shu – Forehand Loop Foowork and Stroke Chemistry
Posted onIn this Butterfly Training Tips Video Linda Shu focuses on 3 aspects of her training session, and that is the forehand loop and covering 75% of the court using footwork. Developing handspeed and stroke chemistry with the forehand and backhand loop, and starting an attack sequence with a flip over the table.
Butterfly Training Tips with Jishan Liang – 7 Defensive Play with the Forehand & Backhand
Posted onIn this video Jishan Liang demonstrates the Forehand and Backhand Block in pattern form. This is a great drill for anyone wanting to improve their block touch, timing, as well as stroke chemistry between these shots. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Angel – Forehand & Backhand Flipping
Posted onIn this video Angel Naranjo focuses on his forehand and backhand flip using multi-ball. This is the ideal way to develop the footspeed, position, and stroke production to increase the volume of this shot, since it is not executed in a high amount in the point. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis […]
Team China’s New Faces: Ma Long and Xu Xin Left Off Worlds Roster
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) China currently holds the top three spots in the ITTF World Rankings, so heading into a 3-person team format at the World Team Championships next month, they would be heavy favorites. That dominant position may have changed today as China announced that neither Ma Long nor Xu Xin will compete. Fan Zhendong […]
LATTA BUTTERFLY OPEN SATURDAY, OCT 30 & LAST TOURNAMENT RESULTS!
Posted onHello Table Tennis Enthusiasts, Such tremendous fun & excitement at my last Saturday, Sept. 25 at my LATTA Butterfly Open tournament! We had 70 competitive players ranging from ages 9 to 74, displaying great sportsmanship in 8 events ranging from Under 1050 to 2300 level. 💪🏆 Sweats spewing on floor & on 14 spacious Butterfly […]
Ovtcharov Surgery – Will Not Compete in Houston
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Dimitrij Ovtcharov announced on Friday that he has had an ankle surgery and will be unable to attend the World Championships next month in Houston. Ovtcharov was in the midst of a solid year, having medaled twice in Tokyo. He is the World’s No. 8 ranked player, and he won this event in […]
WTT Youth Star Contender: Stumper Doubles Up Titles
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Kay Stumper, Germany’s 18 year old phenom, is the World’s top ranked junior. He entered the WTT Youth Star Contender in Wladyslawowo, Poland, and he did not disappoint. Stumper opened in the Round of 16 with a 3-1 win over Redzimski, topped Poland’s Kulczycki 3-2, beat France’s Poret 3-1, and then beat […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Los Angeles Table Tennis Association
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The Los Angeles Table Tennis Association (LATTA) is located in El Monte, California, just to the east of Los Angeles. The facility is just off of the 10 with easy access to the greater Los Angeles area. LATTA is a non-profit organization established in 1998. The center is one of the largest table […]
Anav Gupta – Serve Return & Flip
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Carlos Hernandez – Florida Open Highlights
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights, Carlos Hernandez is in action at the Florida Open… Read More
Anav Gupta – Two BH’s, One or Two FH’s
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🎥 Episode 15: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | Ever thought about trying out long pips?
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(by Bowmar Sports) Long pips can be challenging to understand, whether you’re using them or playing against them.… Read More
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