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Butterfly Training Tips with Zhou Xin Handspeed for Forehand and Backhand Attack

In this video Zhou Xin uses multi-ball to focus on developing his handspeed for the forehand and backhand loop, as well as footwork. 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.

Ask The Experts: Xin Zhou, No. 366

Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello. I needed a suggestion regarding my backhand rubber. I am an intermediate level table tennis player from Bangladesh. Usually i am a typical forehand based attacker. And little bit defensive in backhand. Being a chopper on spinny shot with a plain rubber (tenergy 05fx) is my speciality […]

How To: Proper Footwork During Serve & Attack Video

Coach ZHOU, Xin breaks down the footwork mechanics of the serve and attack. Executing the serve: Focusing on short serve Return to neutral position: Tracking the partner’s racket Shifting feet to ball position: Identifying open court position Attacking crosscourt Down-the-line position open: Rotating body to open position Preparing to backhand loop: Small steps to get […]

Zhou Xin: Slovenia Junior & Cadet Open News and Updates

(By Zhou Xin) Zhou Xin: Slovenia Junior & Cadet Open News and Updates My second trip to Europe this year as a coach. This time for the Slovenia Junior & Cadet Open. Amy Wang, Victor Liu, Nikhil Kumar, and Adi Godhwani came with me. Today is the fourth day. The tournament will end tomorrow. The […]

The Experts: Xin Zhou, No. 163 – A Butterfly Question & Answer

The Experts: Xin Zhou, No. 163 – A Butterfly Question & Answer Ask The Experts: Xin Zhou, No. 161 – A Butterfly Question & Answer Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Ma Lin Carbon Forehand Rubber: Nittaku Renanos Hold Backhand Rubber: Nittaku Renanos Hold Question: Hello, What is the difference between this technique : and the table […]

Coach Zhou Xin Demonstrates Double Skipping

Coach Zhou Xin Demonstrates Double Skipping Double skipping is a part of all Chinese professional table tennis players’ physical training sessions, training off the table. Zhou Xin is a Coach at the ICC Table Tennis in Milpitas, California

11 Questions with Zhou Xin

11 Questions with Zhou Xin Courtesy of USA Table Tennis USA Table Tennis’ interview with Coach Zhou Xin. 1) Why do you play? It was an accident. When I was a kid, I often ate little. My parents wanted me to exercise more to improve my appetite. So, they sent me to play ping pong. […]

The Reunion of Three Former Chinese National team members

The Reunion of Three Former Chinese National team members Courtesy of Zhou Xin Table Tennis Academy One of the 2015 US Open Men’s Singles contenders Hou Yingchao, #10 in the world at one point, came to ZXTTA to practice with his Men’s Doubles partner Niu Zicheng. He also got a rare chance to reunite with his […]

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