(By Sally Moyland) The 2019 Chinese Taipei Junior and Cadet Open was my second international competition. This time I partnered with Anna Hursey from the UK. We played as a mixed team and also paired up in U15 and U18 doubles. Anna is from Wales and is one year older than me. Her playstyle is […]
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LATTA is ending 2019 with a SMACKDOWN!
Posted onBig Congrats to our Champions from LATTA Open Sept. 28, 2019! Hello Table Tennis Enthusiasts, The holidays are creeping up! Last year, I gained 5 pounds after so many back to back holiday dinners from Nov. to Jan. 1st!!! So all you table tennis enthusiasts better play more to burn off unwanted holiday calories! TABLE […]
Ask The Experts: Junya Chen No. 277
Posted onAsk The Experts: Junya Chen No. 277 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I recently bought this Butterfly Fukuhara Ai Pro ZLF wood, but I encounter a problem, which I do not find in my country, Chile, the rubber that is ideal for SPIN ART, other tires make it uncontrollable, too fast, I would […]
Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No. 276
Posted onAsk The Experts: Nan Li, No. 276 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: What is the best alternative blade for TIMO BOLL W5 blade? Answer: This Ask the Experts question was answered by Coach Nan Li. She is one of the coaches at the World Champions Table Tennis Academy in Santa Clara, CA. Coach Li’s response is […]
Coaching Tip of the Week: Confidence, Then Consistency!
Posted onCoaching Tip of the Week: Confidence, Then Consistency! (By Larry Hodges) Many players practice hard to develop consistency, and from this consistency they develop confidence. This is backwards! Be confident first, and then, with practice, consistency will come. Believe you can do it, and you will. (Or, for you realists, you will at least do […]
Serbia Open Review: Americans Compete in Zrenjanin
Posted onSerbia Open Review: Americans Compete in Zrenjanin (by Steve Hopkins) The 2019 ITTF Junior Circuit Serbia Junior & Cadet Open was held this week in Zrenjanin, Serbia. The tournament featured singles, doubles, and team events in Junior and Cadet age groups. The American Contingent included Michael Tran, Kai Zarehbin, and Amy Wang. Kai and Michael […]
Buzz: WAB Coach Highlight – Dan Seemiller
Posted onBuzz: WAB Coach Highlight – Dan Seemiller (by Steve Hopkins) Dan Seemiller had a great 2019 US Nationals. At that tournament, he won the 50+ Mixed Doubles and 60+ Mixed Doubles events. He also finished second in 60+ Men’s Doubles and Hardbat Doubles. For most players, this result would be a real highlight – though for […]
WAB Featured Club: Rhode Island Table Tennis Association
Posted onWAB Featured Club: Rhode Island Table Tennis Association (by Steve Hopkins) The last weekend of November, the Rhode Island Table Tennis Association was the site of the table tennis event for the Rhode Island Senior Olympics. Last fall, the club hosted the Rhode Island State Championships. Add to that three or four USATT sanctioned events each […]
Ask The Experts: Brian Pace, No. 275
Posted onAsk The Experts: Brian Pace, No. 275 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi Brian, How much difference does the ball make? I practice serves at home with newgy training balls. Right now, I am practicing the heavy underspin (ghost) serve. I think I have the serve down with consistency. Then I go to […]
Ask The Experts: Brian Pace, No. 274
Posted onAsk The Experts: Brian Pace, No. 274 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: 1.How good is the old Butterfly Jonyer Han blade( 5 play hinoki wood) for the new poly ball( 40+)? Some say that it lacks power for the poly balls. 2. Which rubbers do you suggest for FH AND BH? At present […]
Shashin Shodhan Amicus Training Series – Loop Transition
November 11, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Amicus Training Series, Shashin Shodhan is executing a Loop Sequence and Footwork Drill… Read More
Angel Naranjo – Reverse Pendulum Serve
November 10, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Angel Naranjo is demonstrating the Reverse Pendulum Serve to the… Read More
Harimoto and Hayata Win in Frankfurt
November 9, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Germany's Patrick Franziska gave hope to Germany fans with his heroics, but ultimately… Read More
Playing Lefties
November 9, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) The problem with playing lefties is two-fold:… Read More
Butterfly Players Hold Both World No. 1 Spots
November 7, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Butterfly has signed Wang Manyu of China, and the timing couldn't be better. Butterfly players… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Central Florida Table Tennis Club
November 6, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Located on South Orange Blossom Trail, just south of downtown Orlando, Central Florida Table Tennis… Read More
3 Germans and 3 Japanese reach Quarters in Frankfurt
November 6, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The top two seeds avoided early upsets as both Matsushima and Harimoto reach… Read More
Yu Di – Forehand Loop Timing
November 5, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is demonstrating exact dynamics of the timing of… Read More
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