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Coaching Tip of the Week: Learn From a Match

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(By Larry Hodges) The quickest way to learn to beat a stronger player is by losing to him, but understanding why you lost. This way you know what to work on so as to increase your chances of winning next time, or at some time in the future. It’s a continuous learning process, and players […]

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Ask The Experts: Byung Jung An, No. 387

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I’ve been playing about 40 years and in my youth was a state representative. I’ve always used an allround blade for control and spin but these days find i need more power. A friend has given me a Grubba Off (from the 90s) and it’s pretty good but […]

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Ask The Experts: Anqi Luo, No. 386

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question:  I’m looking for advice on rubber and padding. I’m a heavy topspin, looping player. I’ve always loved butterfly products and looking for new rubber. Any advice would be appreciated. I’m an advanced recreational player. Answer:  Your Ask the Experts question was answered by Anqi Luo. Anqi is a coach […]

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USATT’s T2 Challenge Season 2: Alguetti tops Liu

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(by Steve Hopkins) USA Table Tennis’s T2 Challenge Series is now five matches into its second season.  The match this week was held in New York at the Westchester Table Tennis Club.  In the most recent match, Sharon Alguetti topped Juan Liu to give Team Alpha a 7-1 lead over Team Omega. See more about […]

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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Rhode Island Table Tennis Association

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(by Steve Hopkins) In past years, the Rhode Island Table Tennis Association has stated with pride, that our league has been in continuous operation since World War II.  Obviously there were holidays, and snow storms, and a location change that has caused some short-term delays or stoppages, but the three month stoppage due to COVID-19 […]

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German League Semifinals: Saarbrucken Joins Dusseldorf in Final

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(by Steve Hopkins) Saarbrucken finished its sweep of Ochsenhausen today to join Borussia Dusseldorf in the Tischtennis Bundesliga (TTBL) final. Both teams used the same team configuration as the first match-up with Saarbrucken’s lineup of Patrick Franziska (No. 16), Shang Kun (No. 45), and Darko Jorgic (No. 27) battling Ochsenhausen’s lineup of Hugo Calderano (No. […]

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Ask The Experts No. 385: Brian Pace

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello Brian I m presently 40 year old. Playing local club level since 4 to 5 years. Prectising around an hour or two daily. I feel My game Level between beginner and intermediate some where. I can play counter, topspin, chop. My coach says my game is mainly […]

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Butterfly Training Tip with Zhou – Short Game Play

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This drill consists of the following shots: 1) Forehand push 2) Forehand flip 3) Forehand push 4) Backhand flip Learn more about Zhou Xin here Don’t have anyone to practice this drill with? Learn more about our Amicus and Practice Partner Robots here Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis […]

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Butterfly Training Tips with Crystal Wang – Flip to Random Play

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Crystal Wang demonstrates the following drill: 1) Backhand flip serve return 2) Random play to opponent’s backhand Learn more about Crystal Wang here Don’t have anyone to practice this drill with? Learn more about our Amicus and Practice Partner Robots here Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table […]

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