by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD, CMPC The table tennis world watched in dismay last when both World #1 players withdrew from the WTT Finals in Hong Kong. Sun Yingsha, the women’s top seed, had to retire mid-match during her singles semi-final with an apparent ankle injury—the first time she’d ever withdrawn during a match in […]
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Smell the Ball?!?
Posted onRobot plays one long backspin ball to Backhand, Logan Backhand push to Backhand, robot plays one long backspin ball to Backhand, Logan Backhand push to long Forehand, robot plays topspin ball to long Forehand and Logan plays either Forehand floater ball to Forehand or Forehand topspin counter loop to Forehand. FETHOMANIA 19 / Drill 5 […]
Every Shot Sets Up the Next Shot By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame,
Posted on(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Unless it’s a put-away shot, you should approach every shot as if you are setting yourself up for the next shot, and sometimes the next two. I’m always amazed at how many players play it one shot at a time – it’s […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: North Texas Table Tennis
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) North Texas Table Tennis is a premier table tennis club operating three locations in Plano, Texas. The club promotes excellence and sportsmanship in a safe and friendly environment. NTTTC also provides a wonderful facility for private and corporate functions and regularly hosts community-based tournaments, leagues, birthday parties, corporate events and charity events. […]
Amy Wang Chooses Butterfly
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Butterfly America would like to announce the signing of elite American table tennis star, Amy Wang. The Olympian won a pair of US National titles and a pair of US Open titles and has been a fixture on the US National Team. In 2022, she won her first WTT series event, the […]
A Final Day of Surprises in Doha
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of the year ended in a flurry Sunday in Doha, with four of the final six matches going to the lower rated player. In Men’s Singles, the two upsets were both in the Semifinals. World No. 2 Lin Shidong lost to Jan Woojin 4-2. Woojin had […]
Final Four in Doha
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of 2026 is down to its final day in Doha, with four men and four women left to battle on the final day. The big upset on the first day was Dimitrij Ovtcharov over Hugo Calderano, but Lin Yun-Ju stepped into that void to defeat Ovtcharov […]
Huge Crowds, Big Trades & “Reunion Weekend” in Portland
Posted on(by: Major League Table Tennis) MLTT BRINGS HIGH STAKES TO PORTLAND The second half of the MLTT season kicks off this weekend in Portland, and the energy is already high! With playoff positioning on the line and a crowd known for being one of the loudest in the league, the stage is set for a […]
Early Action in Doha: Dima Over Hugo
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of 2026 is underway in Doha, with first round matches concluding today. The biggest upset thus far is Dimitrij Ovtcharov (World No. 29) toppling World No. 3 Hugo Calderano 3-2. Ovtcharov was dialed in early, playing carefully to open with precise placement and control helping him […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: New York Table Tennis III
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The New York Table Tennis III facility at 45-19 162nd St. in Flushing, New York in the borough of Queens. NYTT is positioned between 295, 495, and 678 with easy access from car and public transportation. The 2800 square foot facility has 10 Butterfly tables, has high ceilings and great lighting, and […]
Kou Lei – Counterloop off low ball
September 26, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with Butterfly Sponsored Players Kef Noorani… Read More
Anav Gupta – Stroke Chemistry
September 25, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anav Gupta is working on his handspeed and Stroke Chemistry… Read More
Rachid El Bou Bou – BH Flip, BH Loop Timing Mechanics
September 24, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is focusing on a short game… Read More
Looking Back (and Ahead): Olympic Table Tennis Anniversary
September 23, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo Butterfly) Table tennis made its Olympic debut in Seoul back in 1988, and it's… Read More
Kou Lei – Banana Flip & Backhand Loop Combo
September 23, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working Butterfly Sponsored Player Kef Noorani. He… Read More
Anav Gupta – Backhand Off the bounce Counterloop
September 22, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anav Gupta is focusing on a deep serve return, followed… Read More
Are You a Tree or a Squirrel?
September 21, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) Squirrels run circles around trees, and there's… Read More
Rachid El Bou Bou – Attacking Half Long Serve
September 21, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is attacking a half long serve… Read More
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