Where Are They Now? Anderson College Series (by Steve Hopkins) Article 4: Nigel Christopher In 1989, Nigel Christopher was at a crossroads. He was among the best in Trinidad and Tobago and he had already represented his country, but in order to expand his table tennis skills, his best options seemed to be in Europe. […]
Where Are They Now? Anderson College Series
Where Are They Now? Anderson College Series (by Dr. Mark Hopkins and Steve Hopkins) Article 3: Building A College Table Tennis Program Many table tennis enthusiasts from across the country find it hard to understand why the sport does not “catch on” with the general public. College athletics is a big focus for sports in […]
Where Are They Now? Anderson College Series
Where Are They Now? Anderson College Series (by Steve Hopkins) Article 2: Michael Hyatt Michael Hyatt graduated from Anderson University in 1993 with a Bachelor in Science degree in Business Marketing. When he was recruited, it was Anderson College – but the institution grew into a University during Michael’s time in South Carolina. Michael earned […]
Where Are They Now? Anderson College Series
Where Are They Now? Anderson College Series (By Steve Hopkins) Article 1: South Carolina – A hot bed for collegiate table tennis? In 1986, Anderson College began a collegiate table tennis program. Over the next decade, the program would grow to become the first true varsity table tennis program in the United States with campus […]
Thankful for Wins: Chicago Has Flawless Week 7
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(by: Major League Table Tennis) Emmanuel Lebesson and Lily Zhang make history in Hollywood, FL 🐊 Chicago Wind (8-4)… Read More
Relax Your Shoulder
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Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long Forehand, Jhon plays… Read More
Yu Di – Backhand Loop from underspin
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is focusing on the Backhand Loop from underspin… Read More
More Weight on the Right Leg
November 24, 2025
Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long BH, Jhon plays… Read More
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November 24, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) It’s a two-step process. Focus on both steps, and it’ll happen. First, think about the… Read More
Kou Lei – Forehand Looping the Flip
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with his student on Forehand Looping… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Ly Table Tennis Academy
November 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The Ly Table Tennis Academy in Montreal has been home to many members of the… Read More
ITTF World Youth Championships: Early Action
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(By Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Today was the first day of action at the ITTF World Youth Championships in… Read More
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