Gwinnett Table Tennis

01/07/2021

I certainly am capable of losing track. If in doubt I tend to defer to my opponents recollection of how our points have played out. I’ve seen a couple of senior players nearly come to blows over a difference of opinion on what the score was. I get it. I frequently am already thinking about … Con...

12/24/2020

Merry Christmas! I hope you are finding a good way to celebrate with family and friends. 2020 has been an interesting year. I feel like I’ve got a lot to be thankful for. I’ve never been so glad that I retired from UPS. I endured thirty eight Christmases at Big Brown, and most of them … Contin...

12/10/2020

Gambit – a strategic move, where a player sacrifices something up front for future gain Some players are playing chess, and some are just playing checkers. That’s the way it seems, although I’m not very good at either game. What little I know about chess is that the best players are planning s...

11/30/2020

ATTC Monday Night League starts back today!!! For more information and to register please visit https://a2msports.com/league/2370 (Must register online today and check-in before 6:40PM.

Weekly "SINGLES" round robin.  You MUST check in when you arrive the day of league, league closes once we hit our league limit of 20 players or at 6:40PM, whichever occurs first.  Sorry no exceptions.    NO P...

11/27/2020

Looks aren’t everything. I would never judge a man by the Butterfly on his shirt. It’s not wise to judge a player by their s*x, size, nationality, or age either. You should never judge a player by their paddle. I’ve seen some really good players with pretty sad rackets. Even ratings can be mis...

11/19/2020

“You’re just blocking.” I’ve said it myself. When players first start learning, their first shots are typically blocks, especially on their backhands. It’s important that every player develop shots beyond basic blocks. But just because blocks are the most basic of table tennis shots, it do...

11/12/2020

Is there a table tennis league near you? Are you able to compete on a regular basis? Have you considered starting a league? The advantage of leagues is that they can be run on a weekly basis. Most are relatively inexpensive, compared to playing in multiple tournaments. There’s slightly less pressu...

11/05/2020

I recently assembled a new paddle for a player who has been away for quite a while. She said she used to use short pips on her backhand, and Yasaka, Mark V on her forehand. We had a good blade, so all we needed was the rubber. On the morning of her next lesson, I … Continue reading "Opening Pandor...

10/29/2020

What better time than Halloween to discuss the horror that infiltrates the table tennis world? No mask can protect you, and you can’t hide from it. Though I am a member of the coven, I feel it is my duty to out the members of this ghastly horde. Sure, they all look innocent enough, but … Continu...

10/22/2020

Table Tennis and Life Someday we’ll look back on 2020 and remember it as the year everything changed. Actually we can say that about any year, but if you’ve been around long enough, some years will stand out. I have to admit, it hasn’t been all bad. I’ve been spared any tragedies, and been a...

10/15/2020

How about some old school table tennis? I’ve invested in an official hardbat paddle. I have the privilege of coaching two full time hard bat players, so I’m honing my hardbat skills. As you might imagine, old school ping pong players tend to be on the older side as well. In both cases my student...

10/08/2020

Posted on October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 by JonAll of the Dragons in The Table Tennis Dungeon It’s that time again. While I procrastinated as long as possible, I knew I would eventually have to renew my affiliation with USATT. I am now totally up to date on my own membership, T3’s registration, ...