University Table Tennis in America

Posted on November 21, 2018

University Table Tennis in America (By Bill Draper) As I finalize this article I am in Munich, Germany for business. Last week I was in Hong Kong. Any time I travel, in addition to busy business meetings during the day, I always try to make time to find a club nearby to play and to […]

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NYITTC Nov. 18, 2018 Open Championship Results

Posted on November 20, 2018

NYITTC Nov. 18, 2018 Open Championship Results (By NYITTC) Under 1800 1st: Wong, Julio; 2nd: Li, Xiao E Under 1600 1st: Wong, Julio; 2nd: Li, Xiao E Under 1200 1st: Lau, John; 2nd: Davis, Akiva Under 800 1st: Leung, Ethan; 2nd: Vee, Allen 纽约国际乒乓球中心2018年11月18日比赛结果  1800 以下组 冠军: Wong, Julio; 亚军: Li, Xiao E 1600 以下组 […]

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Coaching tip of the week: Forehand Stroke Efficiency

Posted on November 20, 2018

Coaching tip of the week: Forehand Stroke Efficiency (By Larry Hodges) Most top players extend their arm on forehands for extra power. And so should you. But have you noticed how top players can do these power shots over and over in quick succession, while weaker players struggle on the second one? A primary reason […]

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WAB FEATURED CLUB: NYITTC

Posted on November 19, 2018

WAB FEATURED CLUB: NYITTC (by Steve Hopkins) The New York International Table Tennis Center (NYITTC) is a table tennis training center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Borough of Queens in New York City.  The center is just minutes from highways, subways, and bus stations – easily accessible to the most densely populated area of […]

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2018 ICC Butterfly America Open

Posted on November 14, 2018

2018 ICC Butterfly America Open December 7, 8 & 9 at ICC Table Tennis Center Early Bird Special: Register before Nov 15th to get 6 packs of Butterfly latest 3 star A40+ balls for free. Reg. retails price is $16. 4 Star Major tournament sanctioned by USATT Largest event in bay area with over 250 […]

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Ask The Experts: Junya Chen, No. 190

Posted on November 14, 2018

Ask The Experts: Junya Chen, No. 190 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I play at three different sites which have different table manufacturers. At home I have a ½ inch conversion top. On all tables except one (Prince 1” top) when I execute a heavy underspin serve (ghost serve variation) the ball stops […]

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Denver Table Tennis Alliance’s 10th MENSUAL Tourney

Posted on November 14, 2018

Denver Table Tennis Alliance’s 10th MENSUAL Tourney (By Angelo Gandullia) Hello Table Tennis players and friends! On Saturday, November 10th, Denver Table Tennis Alliance hosted our 10th MENSUAL Tourney of 2018. We had a great tournament in all 3 division! Denver Table Tennis Alliance congratulates, in particular: C division Winner, Jordan Reindl Runner up, Matthew Pratser 3rd place, […]

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Why is Boll Strong? #5

Posted on November 14, 2018

Why is Boll Strong? #5 (Courtesy of BUTTERFLY/TAKUREPO.com) Special Program Q: Why is Boll strong? A: Topspin Stroke from Both Wings After Topspin Loop Timo Boll (GER) ascended to the World no. 1 spot in March 2018. Young players have distinguished themselves one after another recently. Table tennis has continuously experienced various rule changes but […]

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Ask The Experts: Maggie Tian, No. 189

Posted on November 14, 2018

Ask The Experts: Maggie Tian, No. 189 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Blade: Sardius What suitable rubber of Tenergy series for Sardius blade, increase control, spin, and block? Answer:  This Your Ask the Experts question was answered by Maggie Tian. She is a coach at the India Community Center in Milpitas, CA. Coach Tian’s response is as […]

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Use Your Weaknesses or They Will Always Be Weaknesses

Posted on November 13, 2018

Use Your Weaknesses or They Will Always Be Weaknesses (By Larry Hodges) Suppose, for example, you have a strong forehand loop against backspin, but your backhand loop against backspin isn’t so good. Then you probably use the forehand every chance you can, and avoid using the backhand loop. Result? You continue to have a strong […]

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