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Coaching Tip: What to Do at the End of a Close Game

By Larry Hodges, USATT Hall of Famer and Certified National Coach You know the problem: you're playing well, you're battling with stronger players, and...

May 28 2013

Coaching Tip: Tools and Tactics for the Physically Challenged

By Larry Hodges, USATT Hall of Famer and Certified National Coach Table Tennis is an Olympic Sport, and at the highest levels, is played...

May 20 2013

Coaching Tip: Beat Unorthodox Players with Fundamentals

By Larry Hodges, USATT Hall of Famer and Certified National Coach How often have you played somebody with, for lack of a better word,...

May 13 2013

Coaching Tip: How to Create a Truly Heavy Backspin Serve

By Larry Hodges, USATT Hall of Famer and Certified National Coach Before we start, here are two videos to watch. Here's a video (1:18)...

May 06 2013

2013 US Open Table Tennis Championships in Las Vegas: July 2-6

The 2013 US Open Table Tennis National Championships are fast approaching! From July 2nd through the 6th, over 75 events will be held at...

May 01 2013

Coaching Tip: The Decline of the High-Toss Serve and Why You Should Learn It

By Larry Hodges, USATT Hall of Famer and Certified National Coach The high-toss serve used to be one of the most popular serves at...

Apr 29 2013

Lily Zhang Wins Women's ITTF-North American Cup Title

[caption id="attachment_666" align="alignleft" width="200"] Lily Zhang[/caption] Congratulations to Lily Zhang, Women's 2013 ITTF-North American Cup Champion! There is a well-earned sense of pride and...

Apr 24 2013