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 […]
Anav Gupta – Two BH’s, One or Two FH’s
September 16, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anav Gupta is focusing on the stroke chemistry drill Two… Read More
🎥 Episode 15: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | Ever thought about trying out long pips?
September 15, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) Long pips can be challenging to understand, whether you’re using them or playing against them.… Read More
Anav Gupta – Double Bounce Serve Return
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anav Gupta is executing the double bounce serve return from… Read More
Playing the Fisher
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) The fisherman (or fisherwoman?) . . .… Read More
Anav Gupta – All Table Forehand Loop
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anav Gupta is executing the All Table Forehand Loop with… Read More
MLTT Week 1 Recap: Opening Weekend in Duluth
September 13, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT's Michael Mixon) Major League Table Tennis kicked off its fourth season this weekend… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: BAPPA Table Tennis
September 13, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) BAPPA Table Tennis is a USATT-certified club in Milpitas, California, whose website greets visitors with… Read More
Moregard Back on Top in Macao
September 13, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Truls Moregard took home the Men's Singles title today in Macao. He entered… Read More
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