Tip of the week: Sports Psychology

Posted on July 17, 2017

(By Larry Hodges) Sports psychology, along with return of serve, are the two things in table tennis that nearly everyone has trouble with and yet few do anything about. How often have you lamented that you don’t play as well in tournaments as you do in practice matches? Found yourself nervous and unable to play your […]

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Hana Arapovic shines as Croatia stuns Ukraine

Posted on July 16, 2017

(by Simon Daish) Croatia took the spotlight on day two of the Cadet Girls’ Team event at the 2017 European Youth Championships in Guimarães, punching above its weight to secure the runners up spot in Group C on Saturday 15th July. Hana Arapovic was the standout player for Croatia in the match against Ukraine, claiming […]

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2017 Summer Table Tennis Clinic by Dan Seemiller

Posted on July 14, 2017

2017 Summer Table Tennis Clinic by Dan Seemiller 2017 Summer Table Tennis Clinic by Dan Seemiller Saturday & Sunday July 22-23, 2017 10 AM – 1 PM & 2 PM – 5PM Daily ENTRY FORM Coach Dan Seemiller 2000 & 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Coach 2000 USATT Coach of the Year Former U.S. Men’s National […]

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USATT Announces Youth National Teams for 2017-2018

Posted on July 14, 2017

USATT Announces Youth National Teams for 2017-2018 (By USATT) USATT Announces Youth National Teams for 2017-2018 July 14, 2017 (Colorado Springs, CO) – USATT High Performance Director Joerg Bitzigeio announced today the roster of players for USATT’s 2017-18 Youth National Teams. Selections were based on the order of finish from the team trials events at […]

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DAN SEEMILLER’S 2017 SUMMER TABLE TENNIS CAMP

Posted on July 14, 2017

DAN SEEMILLER’S 2017 SUMMER TABLE TENNIS CAMP DAN SEEMILLER’S 2017 SUMMER TABLE TENNIS CAMP ENTRY FORM When:    August 2-5, 2017 Where:   SBTTC,  4210 Lincolnway W., South Bend, IN Daily Schedule:  10:00 am – 1:00 pm   &   2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Video analysis Thursday Night League Email critique sent after camp Cost: $285 ($75 deposit) […]

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Tip of the week: Learn Control First on Receive

Posted on July 13, 2017

(by: Larry Hodges) In this age of the banana flip, where no serve is so low or spinny that it can’t be attacked, players often neglect to learn the most important part about receive – ball control. This means the ability to read the serve and return it consistently anywhere on the table without trying to […]

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Two most recent men’s Champions will play in Group B in Luxembourg

Posted on July 13, 2017

(By ETTU) The Draw of the LIEBHERR 2017 ITTF European Table Tennis Championships Austria (2015 champion) and Portugal (2014 winner) will share Men’s Group B in the LIEBHERR 2017 ITTF European Table Tennis Championships. That was the outcome of the Draw held today in Luxembourg, host country of the event scheduled for September 13th to 17th. […]

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Bowmar Sports sponsoring Alzheimer’s fundraiser tournament

Posted on July 12, 2017

Butterfly proudly sponsor 1st annual Alzheimer Table Tennis Tournament Bowmar Sports sponsoring Alzheimer’s fundraiser tournament Date: July 29th, 2017 Location: Salt Lake City Table Tennis (SLCTT) For more information, please email tabletennisutah@gmail.com

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Butterfly Presents: Footwork Drills by Stefan Feth, Dril No. 3

Posted on July 12, 2017

Butterfly Presents: Footwork Drills by Stefan Feth, Drill No. 3 Butterfly Presents: Footwork Drills by Stefan Feth, Drill No. 3 (Video by Stefan Feth / Bowmar Sports) Table Tennis Footwork Drills by Stefan Feth, Dril No. 3: A favorite of Coach Stefan Feth, forehand topspin from close to the table forehand side. With forehand topspin from […]

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Many Roles but Focus Remains Same – Ed Hogshead’s Many Avenues to Help Grow US Table Tennis

Posted on July 11, 2017

Many Roles but Focus Remains Same – Ed Hogshead’s Many Avenues to Help Grow US Table Tennis Many Roles but Focus Remains Same – Ed Hogshead’s Many Avenues to Help Grow US Table Tennis (BY FATEMEH PARYAVI) At the Las Vegas 2017 Supermicro National Table Tennis Championships, there are people from various backgrounds and disciplines. […]

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