America’s Ping Pong Prodigy: The 16 Project Video

Posted on November 14, 2017

(Courtesy of VICE Sports) America’s Ping Pong Prodigy, Kanak Jha-American Olympian When Kanak Jha was 16, he became the youngest American Olympian participate in the Rio Games. Only a year later, he now is considered the top-ranked US Men’s Ping Pong Player. Looking to take that next step in his development and training, the California […]

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Net or not? A leap of faith

Posted on November 14, 2017

(by Wade Townsend) Net or not? A leap of faith When Timo Boll leapt for the ball against Lin Gaoyuan at the recent German Open, he didn’t know he was about to set the internet in to a frenzy. Lin’s shot clipped the net, bounced on the table and then bounced on… well it bounced […]

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Tip of the week: How to Play Doubles with a Much Stronger Player

Posted on November 14, 2017

(By Larry Hodges) Tip of the week: How to Play Doubles with a Much Stronger Player What are the best tactics when playing doubles with a much stronger player? This often happens in rating doubles. Many believe that a more balanced team has an advantage over a more lopsided team, but that’s mostly true only […]

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2017 German Open (MS-QF) BOLL Timo Vs LIN Gaoyuan Video

Posted on November 13, 2017

(Courtesy of janus770) 2017 German Open (MS-QF) BOLL Timo Vs LIN Gaoyuan Video 2017 ITTF World Tour German Open, Nov 10-12, Magdeburg GER # Credits to ITTF / © ITTF

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General News: ITTF Leadership Update

Posted on November 13, 2017

(Courtesy of ITTF) General News: ITTF Leadership Update It’s six months on from the 2017 Annual General Meeting, and ITTF is moving forward with their goals and vision of a new era for the federation. Looking to ensure a clear path and direction, the ITTF has contracted an industry leading company to conduct a strategic […]

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Lee Kong Ghee Pong for Harvey Tournament

Posted on November 10, 2017

(Courtesy of BATTF) Lee Kong Ghee Pong, Hurricane Harvey, HITTA Tournament Please support the HITTA tournament to be held on 11/18 and 11/19. Prizes are very attractive and trophies are very nice. Part of the proceeds will be targeted for organizations that help victims who are trying to get back on their feet after Hurricane […]

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Reviewing My First USATT Tournament

Posted on November 10, 2017

(Written by José Miguel Montoro) Reviewing My First USATT Tournament On Saturday, I played in my first ever official table tennis competition in the US – the 2017 Sacramento Fall Open. It was a big deal for me, and you can read my thoughts before the event in my previous Eastfield post. The event was located in […]

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Call for Nominations – Annual USATT Coach of the Year Awards

Posted on November 10, 2017

(By USATT) Call for Nominations – Annual USATT Coach of the Year Awards USA Table Tennis is soliciting nominations from our membership for the five categories (nomination forms linked to each below): – National Coach of the Year – Mark Nordby Developmental Coach of the Year – Volunteer Coach of the Year – Paralympic Coach of the Year – Doc […]

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Once again lightning strikes, once again Japanese teenagers beat World champions

Posted on November 10, 2017

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Once again Japanese teenagers beat World champions Lightning does not strike twice or say they say; at the Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour Platinum German Open in the city of Magdeburg on Friday 10 November it struck again. The electrical storm in question was that of Japan’s 14 year […]

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NYISC November 2017 Tournament Sunday November 12th 2017

Posted on November 8, 2017

(By NYISC) NYISC November 2017 Tournament Sunday November 12th 2017 Tournament download link here Come join NYISC November 2017 Tournament Sunday November 12th 2017 . See you there!!! If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shao Yu at 718-358-8860. NYISC FUN FACT: 1. Did you know now a designated coach or person can […]

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