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News & Happenings in the World of Table Tennis
Jimmy Butler on the Comeback Trail
Jimmy Butler is attempting an unprecedented come back to US table tennis. A past national champion, Jimmy has been out of the sport for...
May 17 2012
Stellan Bengtsson, Observations on the Status of US Coaching
[caption id="attachment_305" align="alignleft" width="140" caption="World Champion Stellan Bengtsson"][/caption] I have been fortunate to have table tennis as my profession for 43 years and counting....
May 10 2012
Ariel Hsing Interview with NPR Reporter Dave DeWitt
[caption id="attachment_745" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Ariel Hsing, STIGA / ICC Elite Team Member and US Olympic Team Member"][/caption] Ariel Hsing and her STIGA/ICC Elite Teammates...
May 07 2012
Coaching Tip: How to Play and Practice with Weaker Players
By Larry Hodges, USATT Hall of Famer and National Coach In some table tennis club in Lake Wobegone, all the players are above average...
May 07 2012
JUIC International Junior & Cadet Championship Dates Set for September 15-16
[caption id="attachment_737" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="JUIC International Junior & Cadet Championship"][/caption] JUIC INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR & CADET CHAMPIONSHIP CASH PRIZES- Total over $6000!! USATT sanctioned 4...
May 01 2012
Coaching Tip: Reverse Forehand Pendulum Serve
By Larry Hodges, USATT Hall of Famer and National Coach The most popular serve in table tennis is the forehand pendulum serve. (Here's nine...
Apr 23 2012
STIGA Inks Official Table Sponsorship for the 2013 and 2015 World Team Cup
[caption id="attachment_695" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Mats Bandstigen, CEO STIGA (left), Adham Sharara, ITTF President (right)"][/caption] STIGA and the International Table Tennis Federation Seal Table Sponsor...
Apr 16 2012
Coaching Tip: Where to Place Your Spin Serves
By Larry Hodges, USATT Hall of Famer and National Coach While you should vary your spin serves to all parts of the table -...
Apr 16 2012
