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Butterfly Training Tips with Emily Tan – Middle Corners

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(by: Bowman Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Emily Tan is executing the Footwork and Stroke Chemistry drill Middle Corners https://youtu.be/hS6E2Oi0_As Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more

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Chongqing Final: Could We Have a New Number One?

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Champions Series event in Chongqing was designed to feature the most elite players in the world, battling in an ideal venue, with great action and ultimately a showdown of the best of the best. This edition of the WTT Champions Series certainly delivered as advertised. By Sunday, the […]

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World Rankings: Shidong Stays On Top

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Champions Series event in Chongqing finished on Sunday, and most who watched assumed the Final between Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong would not only determine the tournament champion, but also World No. 1.  In fact, with the two only separated in the rankings by 100 points, the announcers […]

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Musings on the 2025 ITTF Pan American Cup

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(by Bella Xu) With the first US edition of the ITTF Pan American Cup taking place last year in Corpus Christi, Texas, this prestigious event recently returned to the States—and did so in remarkable fashion. Hosted by the renowned 888 National Table Tennis Training Center in Burlingame, California, the tournament witnessed top athletes—many of them […]

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Playing the Weird Style

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(by Larry Hodges) There is no such thing as a weird style, just styles you are not used to. And yet, players are often petrified, or at least mentally too tight, to play effectively against weird styles. (When I say “weird style” I’m referring to any aspect of the opponent’s play that’s “different,” whether it’s […]

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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Trolley Car Table Tennis Club

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(by Steve Hopkins) With its location in the East Falls area on the North side of Philadelphia, the Trolley Car Table Tennis Club is easily accessible to the Greater Philadelphia area (including areas of New Jersey and Delaware.   It offers 10 tables nestled into a cozy space with good lighting and flooring.  They have LED […]

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Chongqing Final: Could it be a New Number One?

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The WTT Champions Series event in Chongqing was designed to feature the most elite players in the world, battling in an ideal venue, with great action and ultimately a showdown of the best of the best. This edition of the WTT Champions Series certainly delivered as advertised. By Sunday, the field had narrowed to just four – the top four ranked players in the world. 

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WTT Youth Event in Houston Showcase for Young Stars

March 25, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Houston was host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event that wrapped up… Read More

Should Adults Train the Same Way as Children When Starting Table Tennis?

March 24, 2026
(By Coach Bob Chen) Many adults who begin learning table tennis ask: “Should I train the same way… Read More

Side Stepping Helps Balance

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Logan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays backspin short in Backhand, Logan plays Backhand… Read More

Reverse Serves

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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Many players have at least one strong… Read More

Strong Start for Americans at WTT Youth Contender Houston

March 22, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Houston is host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event this week and… Read More

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Saint Louis Table Tennis Club

March 22, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Arch Pickleball and Badminton Club has been in operation in Bridgeton, Missouri – a suburb to the… Read More

A Ninth Title for Miwa Harimoto

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(by Steve Hopkins, lower photo WTT) It can be tough to remember how young she is because of… Read More

China Has Biggest Movers in Men’s Rankings

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) With five players currently in the top 20 and a strangle hold on… Read More
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