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“Elvis Table” at Pong Planet designed by Gary Alcares

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“Elvis Table” at Pong Planet designed by Gary Alcares Limited Edition/One of a kind Butterfly Table designed by Gary Alcares at Pong Planet PongPlanet is a full-time Table Tennis club located at 848 Brittan Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070. We offer the highest quality courts, equipment and instruction in the area, along with a  variety […]

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BENEFITS OF HAVING A TABLE TENNIS COACH

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(By Brian Pace) One of the aspects of coaching I have encountered is the reluctant athlete that questions if they should have a coach. That is the type of athlete that feels they are talented enough that they can reach the elite level without anyone that has provided them with an elite experience. That is […]

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Legends of the Liebherr 2017 World Championships

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(by Wade Townsend) They came, they saw, they conquered. Let’s step back in time and see how legends were made in Düsseldorf. Do you find there is a void in your life since the Liebherr 2017 World Table Tennis Championships came to its conclusion? When you’re feeling a little low, do you ever think about […]

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Triangle Table Tennis: July 2017 News and Happenings

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Triangle Table Tennis:  July 2017 News and Happenings Triangle Table Tennis: July 2017 News and Happenings (Courtesy of Triangle Table Tennis) With the temperature hitting triple digits, is there ever a better time to play an indoor sport in a well air conditioned gym?  We sure don’t think so! This month’s newsletter is the only […]

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USA Para Table Tennis Young Talent – Ian Seidenfeld

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(By Tina Huynh) USA Para Table Tennis Young Talent – Ian Seidenfeld Ian Seidenfeld, a young talent of USA Para Table Tennis, is a living proof that physical difficulties cannot prevent one from reaching success in a sport career. Born on 17 July 2001 with pseudo-achondroplasia dwarfism, Seidenfeld experienced quite some inconvenience when he started […]

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How to read service spin

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How to read service spin How to read service spin (by Tom Lodziak) Returning serves can be tough. It’s something all table tennis players can struggle with at some point or another. Even professional players will have certain opponents whose serves they find difficult to deal with. For full article, please click here

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Robert Ho’s Table Tennis Tidbits #1

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(By Robert Ho) Looping Perhaps the usual way one learns table tennis skills is by imitation based on watching someone else perform.  The more skilled the performer being observed, the greater the chance the observer has of increasing his proficiency.  When expert coaching is available, the opportunity for the neophyte to advance is greatly increased.  […]

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DTTA: 1st USATT Sanctioned M Tourney of 2017!

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(By Angelo Gandullia) Hello Table Tennis players and friends! On Saturday, July 8th, and Sunday, July 9th, DTTA hosted our 5th MENSUAL Tourney of the year, which was also our 1st USATT Sanctioned M Tourneyof 2017! We had a very good tournament in all 3 divisions, with some very tight matches in all of them.  Particularly, there […]

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Congratulations NYITTC at 2017 US National Championships

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Congratulations NYITTC at 2017 US National Championships Congratulations NYITTC at 2017 US National Championships Coach Yuxiang Li won 40+, 50+ and  60+ Men’s Doubles Championship 50+ and 60+ Men’s Singles Runner-up Coach Li’s students Alguetti Brothers Sharon/Gal won Men’s Double Championship Sharon won 21&under Men’s Singles Runner-up The 3 Alguetti Brothers were all selected into […]

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