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Butterfly Tenergy 05 Review

2009-04-26T22:33:00.000-07:00

Tenergy 05 is made from a new technology called High Tension technology. It’s specially made for attacking play.

According to Butterfly officials Tenergy 05 is the best rubber after the speed glue ban since its speed and spin remains consistent.

Tenergy 05 is the first rubber in the family of Tenergy series. The product carries a code of 05 and it merges the high technology with the characteristics of a highly tacky rubber.

Tenergy 05 is already been tested by international players and scientific measurement. Its best known for spinning the ball both during serving and rally.

Are you searching for a rubber which can replace the speed glue era ?

If yes then this is the right choice for you.

PROS:

Speed and spin is very good

Rubber has good control

Great durability with water based glue

Best for looping, blocking and smashing

CONS: (not many cons)

Very expensive (around 50 $)

Heavy rubber

New President for Chinese Table Tennis Association

2009-04-26T21:35:00.000-07:00

The president of Chinese table tennis association Mr. Xu Yinsheng decided to retire from his post recently.

The new president selected in place of Mr. Xu Yinsheng is none other then Mr. Cai
who is known as a successful sportsman and a coach.

After retiring from his sports career Mr Cai joined the administrative centre of table tennis and badminton and was later promoted to the post of an assistant minister of sports which he still holds.

Timo Boll Withdraws From WTTC 2009

2009-04-26T04:28:00.000-07:00

World no 4 Timo boll withdraws from WTTC 2009 due to the serious injury at the lower back.He says that there was no other option as the injury was serious.

As said by coach Richard Prause the back pain has become really worse and its stopping Timo Boll from giving his 100%

This is really sad to know as Timo boll was really in good shape after winning some tournaments and he was definately the favourite for the championship .

First World Championship Without Speed Glue

2009-04-25T02:33:00.000-07:00

Risks of birth defect,lung problems,nervous system brought about a ban on speed glue and the world table tennis championship 2009 will be the first to experience the post speed glue era.

ITTF immediately banned the substance after the 2008 Olympics,or just after china's clean sweep in the medals at the Olympics. Speed glue invented by Hungarian Tibor Klampar around 30 years ago.This speed glue made the players increase their play speed and spin and even made them easier to play some shots. Yet of its positive effect,there were more negative effects too.

A player at the Scottish championship fainted after he inhaled some speed glue fumes ,some athletes complained of severe headaches.

A German magazine even reported that they had at least 5 examples of birth defects. The Ban on Speed glue might even affect the Chinese as they are the major speed glue users.

It would be interesting to see the world championship without use of the speed glue .

Coaching Tips- Short Push

2009-04-25T02:15:00.000-07:00

While trying to push short you are required to be in good control.For this before receiving move your right foot in front if you are right handed.

As you approach the ball keep your elbow tucked out for both forehand and backhand.The reason you keep the elbow tucked out since you don't want your arms straighten.

After contact with ball,make sure you step out to be ready for next ball.

Coaching Tips – Service Return

2009-04-25T02:12:00.000-07:00

While serving keep it in mind that there is no hurry to attack the service if it’s a good one. Always concentrate in making a good return. Try out attacking some serves, if it works continue with it otherwise be content with placing the ball using pushing technique

If your opponents backhand is good then try placing the ball on the forehand which decreases the chances of 3rd ball attack.

Try placing the ball on the crossover point.

Try out these tricks you will find drastic change in your service return.

Tips for Future Champions

2009-04-24T22:26:00.000-07:00

Work hard to be a complete player

Try to practice with all kinds of players like loopers,defensive players,attackers etc.By practicing with them you will become a complete player and will also get an idea about how table tennis is.

Acquire pont winning tactics

Table tennis is a tough sport and requires lot of stamina.So my advice is to finish of the points in a simple and quick way.Always spend some time during your practice sessions to develop point winning weapons

Relaxed technique is the best.

Table tennis is a sport which requires a lot a of practice and perfection.Always try to play with a relaxed technique .This will help you to remain relaxed even in tight situations.

Use your brain

While playing table tennis always use your head.Being mentally active is very important .

Timo Boll's Fitness Problem..

2009-04-24T22:05:00.000-07:00

Timo Boll,World no 4 decided to withdrew from doubles event at the H. I .S world championship 2009.Problems during the preparation with his lumbar column forced Timo Boll to withdrew from doubles event
He will rather be focusing on the singles event .

German national coach Richard Prause explained further that timo had a hard timo due to his injury and his practice was limited .Fitness is also not completely borne even after the intensive care.

Boll is not the only one to skip the event,Ma lin and Wang liqin will not play doubles either.
Female TT champion Zhang Yining also made up the mind to skip the doubles event

Welcome To The World Of Table Tennis

2009-04-24T03:00:00.000-07:00

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