(By Larry Hodges) Sometimes it’s a good tactic to go after an opponent’s strength. After all, his game is probably based on getting that shot into play, and so you are probably going to have to face it – so rather than have the opponent choose when he’ll use it, why don’t you pick choose those times? For example, […]
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Seemiller – The American: 1978 US Open Final
Posted onSeemiller: The American (by Steve Hopkins) One of the most storied players in American table tennis history, Dan Seemiller. He first qualified for the US Team in 1972, was the top ranked player in the country by 1974, won five US National Championships, and logged an amazing international record that at one point included completing […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Located in the San Fernando Valley, North of Santa Monica and Malibu in the greater Los Angeles area is Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club. The club began seven years ago as the passion of a successful, retiring businessman. Initially, the club provided four tables, but soon expanded. Today, Allen & Sons […]
April Rankings: Fan On Top Again
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) With the whole sports world shut down, there is very little activity to report. However, there were a few tournaments early March which have caused some changes in the April Rankings. The biggest news is that Fan Zhendong has retaken the top spot. Xu Xin has dropped one position to […]
BUTTERFLY FAVORITES – Bty Training Tips: Jinxin Wang – Backhand Loop in Tournament Play
Posted onThis Training Tips video series originally appeared in 2018. The content remains pertinent today – and the tips may assist many of you looking to work on fitness or improve your game. While the video series was designed for training with a partner, the principles are the same whether you are working with a robot, […]
Seemiller – The American: 1983 Nationals
Posted onSeemiller: The American (by Steve Hopkins) One of the most storied players in American table tennis history, Dan Seemiller. He first qualified for the US Team in 1972, was the top ranked player in the country by 1974, won five US National Championships, and logged an amazing international record that at one point included completing […]
Seemiller – The American: 1977 Doubles Upset
Posted onSeemiller: The American (by Steve Hopkins) One of the most storied players in American table tennis history, Dan Seemiller. He first qualified for the US Team in 1972, was the top ranked player in the country by 1974, won five US National Championships, and logged an amazing international record that at one point included completing […]
Seidenfeld Awarded Gold
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Elite athletes often thrive on that perfect moment where they climb to the top of the podium and accept their gold medal in a ceremony where the whole room pauses to recognize their accomplishment. It is very unfortunate that Ian Seidenfeld was not honored with the top podium spot last August, but this […]
Ask The Experts: Junya Chen No. 330
Posted onButterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Should I close the racket angle after doing the forehand topspin shot. Is it different after a shot above and close to the table and under the table(close or far from it). My couch tells me to do it but I’m not sure I see it in the […]
Coaching Tip of the Week: The Grinding Mentality – How to Play It and Against It
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) Here is how I would describe the “grinding” mentality. It means a willingness to play as many shots as needed, never missing, while refusing to make a single weak return, whether pushing, chopping, or counter-hitting, with a focus on returning anything that’s not smashed or loop-killed, and relying on your reflexes to […]
Get Your Left Arm More Involved
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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Texas Table Tennis Training Center
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(by Steve Hopkins) The Texas Table Tennis Training Center (“TTT”) has about 50-60 regular members, as well as a… Read More
United States Smash Preview
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(by Steve Hopkins) The world’s absolute best are converging on American soil in just ten days, and this… Read More
Shunsuke Stuns in Slovenia
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(by Steve Hopkins) Ljubijana was the host of this week's tour stop, as the WTT Star Contender series… Read More
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