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Harvard’s Kelly Yenn Wins Big at NCTTA Nationals, On and Off the Table
The latest episode of the NCTTA “Off The Table” podcast gave fans a deeper look into one of college table tennis’ brightest stars, Harvard’s...
May 12 2026
Why Does Great Practice Not Always Result in Great Results?
[caption id="attachment_2258" align="alignright" width="214"] You practiced hours on end with Xu Xin but came home to lose your matches. Why?![/caption] Why Does This Consistently...
Oct 02 2014
Adapt Quickly to be Tournament Tough, by Samson Dubina
You Don’t Play Well in Tournaments Because… You don’t adapt quickly enough! Playing well in tournaments involves 2 major things – being able to...
Jul 22 2014
20 Table Tennis Tips That Will Lead You to a Winning Game
20 Winning Tips! By Tahl Leibovitz 1. Try and play the ball directly at your opponent. Play the middle. 2. Try and go down...
Mar 12 2013
Put the Ball on the Table!
Put the Ball on the Table By Samson Dubina There are several key elements to footwork: 1. Basic mechanics 2. Anticipation 3. Watching the...
Mar 01 2013
Zhou Xin Recognized as 2012 Coach of the Year
Congratulations to Zhou Xin for being recognized by the USATT as their 2012, National Coach of the Year!
Feb 11 2013
Coaching Tip: Holding Back on Serves
[caption id="attachment_991" align="alignleft" width="300"] Timothy Wang flashes a wicked serve[/caption] By Larry Hodges, USATT Hall of Famer and Certified National Coach Suppose you have...
Jan 28 2013
Lily Zhang on Mental Toughness
Lily Zhang winner of the 2013, Women's Singles, US National Table Tennis Championship.
Jan 23 2013
Timothy Wang Reigns As Three Time 2012 US National Champion
Timothy Wang Is Perfect at the 2012 US National Championships! Winning the Men's Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles Timothy Wang's game seems to rise...
Jan 08 2013
