(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(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 […]
China Open Update: Fan Zhendong and Ding Ning Exit Early
Posted on(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 […]
SOUTH BEND SUMMER TABLE TENNIS CAMPS
Posted onWhen: 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 […]
Wilmington Table Tennis Club special camp
Posted onFriday, 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
Why You Should Develop a Backhand Loop
Posted on(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 […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Princeton Pong
Posted on(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 […]
Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 239
Posted onAsk The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 239Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello sir,First i would like to say that my favourite playing style is that of Kenta Matsudaira. I play close to mid from table and i like to switch from block to attack and placement is also important for me.I have a […]
2019 BC Butterfly Open – Three Star Table Tennis Tournament
Posted onDate: Jun 8th, 2019 (SAT) Venue: 6111 River Road, Richmond, BC Entry can be download here Entry Deadline: 5:00 pm. Monday, Jun 3, 2019 (Late entries will NOT be accepted) Draw Date: Jun 6, 2019 Equipment: Table & Net – Butterfly Balls – Butterfly A40+ White
Picking Hockey Winners… with Table Tennis Logic
Posted onPicking Hockey Winners… with Table Tennis Logic(By Steve Hopkins, photo is of Center Patrice Bergeron and Left Wing Brad Marchand) It’s no surprise to any of the table tennis audience for this post that our sport doesn’t make headlines in the US. Because of this, I like to find table tennis angles to most of the big […]
🎥 Episode 20: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | ZLC Carbon Blades
October 22, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert, Butterfly Equipment Specialist Logan Rietz breaks down the… Read More
Rachid El Bou Bou – Forehand Loop Serve Crosscourt
October 21, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is working on Forehand Looping the… Read More
ITTF Americas Update: American Women Win, Men Finish Third in Teams Event
October 20, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) The ITTF-Americas Championships are underway in Lima, Peru, and if the first three… Read More
Kou Lei – Middle Corners
October 20, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with Butterfly Sponsored Player Kef Noorani,… Read More
The Mental State of a Looper Against a Push
October 19, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) If you are a looper - and… Read More
Xiangjing Zhang – Opening Play Variations
October 19, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Sean Zhang is executing three types of Opening Play Variations.… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: California Table Tennis
October 18, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Nestled in Rosemead, California, at the heart of the San Gabriel Valley near Los Angeles,… Read More
Felix Lebrun Captures a Pair of Titles in Ljubljana
October 18, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) In 2024, Alexis Lebrun won the last European Championship - this year it was younger… Read More
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