(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Houston was host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event that wrapped up on Monday. American players were out in force with opportunity to face off against strong young players from all over the world. American players won seven of the 12 events with players from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Taipei, […]
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Should Adults Train the Same Way as Children When Starting Table Tennis?
Posted on(By Coach Bob Chen) Should Adults Train the Same Way as Children When Starting Table Tennis? Many adults who begin learning table tennis ask: “Should I train the same way children do — starting completely from the basics?” The answer is: The fundamentals are essential — but the approach should be different. Adults and children […]
Side Stepping Helps Balance
Posted onLogan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays backspin short in Backhand, Logan plays Backhand swipe with long pimples long fast to Backhand , robot plays topspin to Forehand, Logan plays Forehand topspin counter attack to Forehand, robot plays topspin to long Backhand, Logan plays Backhand chop from distance, robot plays topspin […]
Reverse Serves
Posted on(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Many players have at least one strong serving motion. Often they are forehand pendulum (racket tip down), forehand tomahawk serves (racket tip up), or standard backhand serves with a left-to-right motion (for righties). These are all excellent serves that opponents at your level will […]
Strong Start for Americans at WTT Youth Contender Houston
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Houston is host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event this week and American players are out in force. Many events have not yet concluded, but of the six events that have finished, Americans have won five. Daniel Tran and Sally Moyland teamed up in the U19 Mixed Doubles event. […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Saint Louis Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Arch Pickleball and Badminton Club has been in operation in Bridgeton, Missouri – a suburb to the Northwest of the St. Louis city center near the St. Louis Airport. The facility has six championship badminton courts, 24 pickleball courts and 500 parking spaces (sufficient for large events). The badminton club opened in 2015 in […]
A Ninth Title for Miwa Harimoto
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, lower photo WTT) It can be tough to remember how young she is because of how long she has been near the top of the World Rankings, but seventeen-year-old Miwa Harimoto just won her ninth WTT tour singles title in Chongqing. The younger of the famed Harimoto siblings won the first time […]
China Has Biggest Movers in Men’s Rankings
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) With five players currently in the top 20 and a strangle hold on the world’s top position, China is often among the biggest story lines in the World Rankings. This week Wang Chuqin added to his massive points lead (now up by about 4200 points) while the second highest seeded […]
Coaching Opportunity – PongPlanet Table Tennis Club (San Francisco Bay Area, California)
Posted on(By PongPlanet) PongPlanet Table Tennis Club in the San Francisco Bay Area, California is currently seeking a professional table tennis coach to join our team. PongPlanet operates two locations in San Carlos and Hayward and has a large and active community of players. Our programs include junior training, adult group classes, private lessons, camps, leagues, […]
🎥 Episode 6: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | How do you select the right equipment?
Posted on(by Bowmar Sports) Choosing the right table tennis equipment can feel overwhelming especially when you’re just starting out. With so many blades, rubbers, and combinations available, it’s easy to get lost in the options. Let’s start with a common scenario. You’ve been using a pre-assembled paddle with something like Flextra rubber easy to control and […]
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How Far Away from the Table Should I Stand?
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Eleven Points for Developing a Modern Advanced Style
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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club
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(by Steve Hopkins) Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club (SPTTC) is located in Bellevue, Washington, off of highway SR-520… Read More
Central American & Caribbean Championships: Teams
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF) Puerto Rico swept the Men's and Women's Team events at this week's Central… Read More
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The 2025-26 Major League Table Tennis season has delivered its share of drama,… Read More
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