(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The surname Coton or le Coton has been prevalent among those in the textile trades in France as early as the 12th century – long before the French colonists started promoting cotton cultivation in their protectorate of Tunisia. Why the quick history lesson? – Well, this week a WTT Contender […]
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ITTF Announces Marketing Deal with Tom & Jerry
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF and Galaxy Entertainment) On Friday, the ITTF announced a marketing contract with Galaxy Entertainment Group that includes the iconic Tom and Jerry animated franchise (from Warner Bros. Discovery). The new partnership begins on Monday as according to the ITTF in their press release Tom and Jerry will begin “Chasing the […]
Jeff Yamada – Reversed Pendulum Serve
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jeff Yamada is breaking down every aspect of the Reversed Pendulum Serve https://youtu.be/MfmoNPyDTrQ 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
Rogelio Castro – Defense of the middle position
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rogelio Castro is working on defending the middle position while being attacked https://youtu.be/koA741WJu9c 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
The Beauty of the Wait Function
Posted onLogan Backhand side backspin serve from middle of the table to short Forehand, robot plays long backspin to Backhand, Logan plays Backhand topspin down the line form Backhand, robot plays topspin to Forehand, Logan plays Forehand topspin down the line from Forehand, robot plays topspin to long Backhand, Logan plays Backhand chop block off the […]
Laurent Jutras Vigneault – Backhand Smash with “Buggler”
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Laurent Jutras Vigneault is working on his Backhand Smash with Buggler https://youtu.be/UvNNChaHFDs 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
WTT Youth Event in Houston Showcase for Young Stars
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Houston was host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event that wrapped up on Monday. American players were out in force with opportunity to face off against strong young players from all over the world. American players won seven of the 12 events with players from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Taipei, […]
Should Adults Train the Same Way as Children When Starting Table Tennis?
Posted on(By Coach Bob Chen) Should Adults Train the Same Way as Children When Starting Table Tennis? Many adults who begin learning table tennis ask: “Should I train the same way children do — starting completely from the basics?” The answer is: The fundamentals are essential — but the approach should be different. Adults and children […]
Side Stepping Helps Balance
Posted onLogan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays backspin short in Backhand, Logan plays Backhand swipe with long pimples long fast to Backhand , robot plays topspin to Forehand, Logan plays Forehand topspin counter attack to Forehand, robot plays topspin to long Backhand, Logan plays Backhand chop from distance, robot plays topspin […]
Reverse Serves
Posted on(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Many players have at least one strong serving motion. Often they are forehand pendulum (racket tip down), forehand tomahawk serves (racket tip up), or standard backhand serves with a left-to-right motion (for righties). These are all excellent serves that opponents at your level will […]
Jerky Strokes and Jerkyitis: World’s Most Rampant Table Tennis Disease
November 2, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) Many players have jerky strokes that make… Read More
Rachid El Bou Bou – Wide Angle Push
November 2, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is executing the Wide Angle Push… Read More
MLTT Week 4 Recap: Gold Rush Perfect in Houston
November 1, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Carolina Gold Rush were the only team to go 3-0 at the… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Carolina International Table Tennis Academy
November 1, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) With their location in Apex, North Carolina, just to the Southwest of Raleigh, the Carolina… Read More
Jang d’Arc? Jang Woojin is Surprise Winner in Montpellier
November 1, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Champions series ended with a surprise winner in Montpellier today as… Read More
Montpellier Says Adieu to Seeds Un, Deux et Trois
October 31, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Champions series arrived in Montpellier, France this week and after Saturday's… Read More
Quito Hosted the Final Butterfly Challenger Table Tennis Event of 2026
October 30, 2026
(by Coach Geovanny Coello) On October 24 and 25, Quito hosted the third and final event of the… Read More
Hong Lin – Kids Footwork Training
October 30, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In the Butterfly Training Tips, Hong Lin is working with several kids, with the focus… Read More
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