The role of a coach and the impact on the athlete By Francisco Mendez On this day I want to speak about how important a player’s emotional area is as a fundamental part in the player’s development and how to develop the player’s motivation. Every great Coach must be a great motivator. One of the greatest […]
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Integral Training for High Performance Athletes
Posted onIntegral Training for High Performance Athletes Integral Training for High Performance Athletes by Francisco Mendez The 5 key areas of all sports training To achieve the best performance training, in any practiced sport, Athlete Preparation will be divided into five key areas to work on. This is essential for anyone who wishes to reach a […]
Developing a Basic Tactical Plan for Competitions
Posted onDeveloping a Basic Tactical Plan for Competitions by Francisco Mendez Every player devotes most of his/her time to technical training; but tactical training is essential to apply the technique in every match and competition. Tactical training’s objective is that the player learns how to carry out a plan during the game; and this varies from […]
Reading the Ball
Posted onReading the Ball Butterfly Table Tennis Coaching by Francisco Mendez Through the years, table tennis development has experienced significant changes. Our sport is so sophisticated, and the accuracy of the techniques so difficult, that these characteristics may be part of the reason table tennis is not a popular sport. Ironically, the recreational face of this […]
Pushing: Five out of Six Doesn’t Cut It
August 25, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) When you push long, you must do… Read More
Jonathan Pino – Footwork and Looping Drill
August 25, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jonathan Pino is focusing on a Footwork and Looping Drill… Read More
Geovanny Coello, National Grand Prix Champion In The Adult Category
August 24, 2026
(by Butterfly Americas) Butterfly-sponsored coach and player Geovanny Coello was crowned champion of the National Table Tennis Grand Prix – Adult… Read More
Amicus Prime: The Perfect Training Partner
August 24, 2026
(by Butterfly Americas) Meet Amicus Prime, the table tennis robot built to keep you improving every day. Control… Read More
Sanuka Herath – 2026 Canadian Nationals Men’s Singles Highlights
August 24, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Sanuka Herath in action at the Canadian Nationals in Men's… Read More
MLTT Meet the Teams: Los Angeles Spinners
August 23, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Los Angeles Spinners boast veteran muscle and young upside, making them a… Read More
Getting to Know Carlos Gracia Rodriguez
August 23, 2026
from Bowmar Sports and Carlos Gracia Rodriguez) Recently, we had the opportunity to connect with Carlos Gracia Rodriguez,… Read More
Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club
August 23, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Tucked into the San Fernando Valley just north of Santa Monica and Malibu, Allen & Sons… Read More
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