My Experiences in Thailand

Posted on June 5, 2019

(by A. Naranjo) Editor’s Note: Last month, rising Puerto Rican junior star, Angel Luis Naranjo Lopez, visited Thailand for training and to compete in the ITTF Junior Circuit Golden SET Thailand Junior & Cadet Open which was held in Bangkok  from May 15-19. Below are his experiences in his own words: I first participated in the 2019 ITTF U15 & […]

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Ask The Experts: Brian Pace, No. 240

Posted on June 3, 2019

Ask The Experts: Brian Pace, No. 240Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Brian, I can get plenty of spin on my reverse pendulum serve but no speed. What do I need to do to add speed. Thanks Answer: Your Ask the Experts question was answered by Brian Pace. Coach Pace is aNational Level Table Tennis […]

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New York Indoor Sport Club (NYISC) June 2019 Open

Posted on June 3, 2019

New York Indoor Sport Club (NYISC) June 2019 Open (2-star) USATT-sanctioned Table Tennis Tournament Sunday, June 9th, 2019ENTRY DEADLINE: June 5th, 2019 VENUE: New York Indoor Sports Club (NYISC), 15-35 126th Street, 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356718-358-8860 (Yu Shao) EQUIPMENT: Only ITTF/USATTapproved equipment will be used. Tables: Butterfly Centerfold and Europa; Nets: Butterfly; Balls: […]

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What to Think About Between Points . . . and What NOT to Think About

Posted on June 3, 2019

(By Larry Hodges) This is a simple one. Between points, your only thoughts should be tactical. Don’t think or worry about the score, about how important the match or the next point is, about nets and edges, or anything else except tactics. The very act of thinking about your next tactic should clear your mind […]

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2019 China Open Recap

Posted on June 3, 2019

(by Steve Hopkins) The Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum China Open was held in Shenzhen China this week.  The first stages were May 28-29, and the knock out stages concluded on Sunday.  The early rounds of the Men’s Singles were not great for North America.  Kanak Jha fell in his opening match to Daewoo […]

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China Open Update: Fan Zhendong and Ding Ning Exit Early

Posted on June 1, 2019

(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Plantinum China Open is being held in Shenzhen China this week.  The first stages were May 28-29, and the knock out stages will conclude on Sunday.  Saturday’s rounds featured the Quarterfinals where a pair of top seeds exited early.  In the men’s event, Fan […]

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SOUTH BEND SUMMER TABLE TENNIS CAMPS

Posted on May 31, 2019

When:    July 25 – 27      and     August 22 – 24Where:   SBTTC,  4210 Lincolnway W., South Bend, IN 46628  Camp  Schedule: Thursday 1:00 – 4:00 Fundamentals, Topspin & Underspin strokes,stance6:00 – 9:00  South Bend League PlayFriday  10:00 am – 1:00 pm  Looping underspin & topspin, BH loop underspin2:00 – 5:00   Serve & Receive, footwork, strategies, multi […]

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Wilmington Table Tennis Club special camp

Posted on May 28, 2019

Friday, June 14th, 2019 7 PM – 9 PM EDT Jishan Liang is holding a 2 hour group lesson at Wilmington Table Tennis ClubMyrtle Grove Presbyterian Church 800 Piner Rd. Wilmington, NC 28409 $40 / playerRegister via http://omnipong.com

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Why You Should Develop a Backhand Loop

Posted on May 27, 2019

(By Larry Hodges) Many players never develop a backhand loop. Some rely on the forehand loop, and so mostly push on the backhand, with the idea of pushing back wide to the backhand to take away the opponent’s forehand loop. Or the player may instead develop a backhand drive (i.e. more of a hit, less […]

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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Princeton Pong

Posted on May 25, 2019

(by Steve Hopkins) Princeton Pong is an elite, 10,000 square foot table tennis facility in Princeton Junction, New Jersey between Philadelphia and New York City.  The facility features 14 professional tables,  custom sport flooring, high ceilings, great lighting, a player’s lounge and a great attitude. The mission of Princeton Pong is to encourage a community of […]

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