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Hi Everyone

WOSTTL
– The league matches resumed this week on Monday night EKTTC A playing at home to top of the table Dunlop A but unfortunately losing 1-8.
– On Wednesday night EKTTC C travelled away to play Hamilton B which resulted in a narrow 4-5 win.
– Finally EKTTC B playing at home to Dunlop C had a very good 8-1 win.
– For more information – see here

Friday Club Night
– Delighted to see the club juniors enjoying the session on Friday night.
– Chris kept them busy with singles, doubles, umpiring and some fun games.
– Welcome to Dean who joined the club last week and keen to get up to speed.
– Thanks to Chris and Brendan for their support.

Club Fees
– Just a reminder to pay club fees if you have not done so already.

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on buying a new bat, blades or rubbers or any TT equipment just ask any of the coaches.

Finally
– Craig Bryant on the fundamentals of good short and long serves.
– Tom Lodziak’s super effective service tactic

Thanks for your support.

Peter

WOSTTL
– The only match being played this week was EKTTC A who had a home win against to North Ayrshire C 5-0 in the Divisional Cup Preliminary Round.
– This week EKTTC B travel away to play Dunlop B which will an interesting tie given their league position.

Friday Club Night
– An opportunity for all league players to get some extra practice.
– Good to see Daniel, Andrew and Kyle making good progress on Butterfly skills.
– Thanks to Chris, Keith and Tommy Nevin for their support.

Club Fees
– Just a reminder to pay club fees if you have not done so already.

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on buying a new bat, blades or rubbers or any TT equipment just ask any of the coaches.

Finally
– The health benefits of table tennis should never be underestimated.
– The Forehand Topspin Part 1
– The Forehand Topspin Advanced Part 2

Thanks for your support.

Peter

Sorry for the delayed posting of this newsletter 😦

WOSTTL
– West Of Scotland Table Tennis League this week.
– Unfortunately EKTTC A lost 6-3 away to Nomads B in Division 3 on Friday night at Calderbank.
– In the Div 4 top of the table clash EKTTC B continued their good form with an 1-8 away win against EKTTC C.
– Next week the only match being playing is EKTTC A home in the preliminary round of the Divisional Cup to Dunlop B.
– Further info at TT365
– The last time EKTTC featured teams in the WOSTTL was in 2019/20 and further back in 2016/17.
– If you select the team name on the league table you can find out more info on who played and how they performed.
– Some familiar names still performing very well.

Friday Club Night
– The club nights continue to be busy with a welcome to new members Subith and daughter Mithra.
– Great to see Keith return to help encourage our juniors.
– Thanks to Brendan, Keith, Andrew and Kyle for their support.

Club Fees
– Just a reminder to pay club fees if you have not done so already.

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on buying a new bat, blades or rubbers or any TT equipment just ask any of the coaches.

Finally
– Many people who visit Pop in & Play who played table tennis when they were younger often ask questions about the changes in the game on in the rules.
– Here’s a reminder of some key changes in recent times.
1. Prior to 2001 table tennis was played up to 21 points with service changing every 5 points and then it changed to 11 in 2001
with service changing every 2 points. If both players (or both pairs in doubles) score 10 points, then the game is won by the
first player (or pair) who wins by 2 points.
2. The size of the table tennis ball changed from 38mm to 40mm in 2000 for the first time since 1937 to slow the game down and for viewers watching on TV.
3. In 2002 the ITTF changed the rules on service to prevent a player from hiding the ball during service.
4. Then in 2014/2015 balls were changed from celluloid to plastic.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi everyone

WOSTTL
– Mixed results for our 3 teams competing in the West Of Scotland Table Tennis League this week.
– EKTTC A (Div 3) lost 4-5 at home to Brunswick B
– EKTTC B (Div 4) won 8-1 at home to Brunswick D and
– EKTTC C (Div 4) won 3-6 away to Joe Wilson D
– We have three teams who are competing very well in there respective leagues.
– This week EKTTC A travel to Calderbank to play Nomads B and a top of the table clash
– EKTTC C are at home to EKTTC B in their first head to head.😀
– Further info at TT365

Friday Club Night
– Another busy club night with a welcome visit from Alia Brooks who plans to join us in the coming weeks.
– Thanks to Brendan and Tommy Nevin for their support.

Club Fees
– Just a reminder to pay club fees if you have not done so already.

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on buying a new bat, blades or rubbers or any TT equipment just ask any of the coaches.

Finally
– Red Black Green – worth a watch
– Reading and returning sidespin serves
– Returning pendulum serve
– How to return different types of sidespin serve

Thanks

Peter

WOSTTL
– A great start to the season for our 3 teams competing in the West Of Scotland Table Tennis League.
– EKTTC A won 7-2 away to Knightswood C, EKTTC B won 9-0 away to Hamilton B and EKTTC C won 6-3 at home to Brunswick C
– It is always important to have a good start to settle the nerves and build confidence and hopefully we can continue to improve as the season develops.
– Further info at TT365 WoSTTL website

Friday Club Night
– Welcome to two new juniors Finlay and Isaac who have joined our club as part of our school link with schools nearby Alistair McCoist Complex.
– Both boys attend Heathery Knowe PS and we hope they enjoy their time at the club.
– Thanks to Brendan, Chris and Tommy Nevin for their support at our club night.

EKTTC Board Meeting
– Thanks to everyone who attended our club board meeting.
– A special thanks to Tommy Nevin for offering to host the meeting in very plush offices of Orbital House.

Club Fees
– Just a reminder to pay club fees if you have not done so already.

East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Shirt
– The club teams have a new shirt for this season if you would like to purchase a club shirt let me know.
– If we get enough orders we can also arrange to have the club logo inserted on the shirt. – Cost around £20.00.

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on buying a new bat, blades or rubbers or any TT equipment just ask any of the coaches.

Finally
– 7 most effective serves

Thanks for your support

Peter

Friday Club
– A very, very warm welcome awaited Stephen Gertsen when he returned to the club to take the Friday night session.
– A terrific turn out from the club members and a good opportunity for our members to learn new skills.

– We always look forward to the visit from Stephen and enjoy his training sessions and this was no different.
– Players tired as the session went on which was understandable given the temperature within the hall.
– On the night we said goodbye to Bruce who is off to Dundee University.
– Chris presented him with a club shirt as he would have been part of our club squad for this season, we wish him well.

– Welcome to Ewan who was keen to join the club after visiting Pop In & Play.
– Thanks to everyone on the night for their support.

Challenge match
– EKTTC A v EKTTC B was the first of the challenge matches to be held at Pop in & Play.
– 4 players in each team played best of 3 (16 matches) and the result was 8 – 8.
– This week on Wednesday night Hamilton Cross B v EKTTC C and on Thursday night EKTTC B v Hamilton Cross A

Club Fees
– Just a reminder to pay club fees if you have not done so already.

East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Shirt
– The club teams have a new shirt for this season if you would like to purchase a club shirt let me know.
– If we get enough orders we can also arrange to have the club logo inserted on the shirt. – Cost around £20.00.
– Click here to see it!

Table Tennis Equipment
– If you would like help or advice on buying a new bat, blades or rubbers or any TT equipment just ask any of the coaches.

Finally
– Tomokazu Harimoto 4-16 years
– ITTF World Championships Durban QF 2023 featuring Harimoto – what a match .
– ITTF World Championships Durban Top 10 points

Thanks for your support

Peter

Apologies for the delayed post….

Friday Club
– Delighted to see another full house these last two weeks and to see the young players making progress
– We look forward to the visit of Stephen Gertsen this coming Friday 8th September .
– Stephen will take the session from 630pm – 830pm
– Thanks to Brendan and Keith for their support.

WOSTTL
– Looking forward to the new season with our club entering 3 teams in the West of Scotland Table Tennis League.
– We have arranged practice matches over the next two weeks before the season starts on w/c 18th September.
– EKTTC A v EKTTC B this coming Thursday,
– Hamilton Cross B v EKTTC C on Wednesday 13th September
– And finally EKTTC B v Hamilton Cross A on 14th September.
– Many thanks to the guys at Hamilton Cross for their support.

POP IN & PLAY
– Monday to Friday 11-2pm.
– Sessions going very well.
– Would you like to volunteer come and join us !!!

The First US Professional League of Table Tennis
– Worth a watch. Golden game sounds good 🤔

Finally
– Problems with your footwork? Start with your eyes
– Simple tips for faster topspins
– Easy method for returning serves (beginner / intermediate level)

Thanks for your support.

Peter

Apologies for the delayed post….

Friday Club
– Very busy club night with a great buzz about the hall.
– Welcome to new members Evy, Daniel, Matthew, Jackson and Noah.
– We look forward to the visit of former Scotland National Coach Stephen Gertsen on Friday 8th September.
– Thanks to Keith, Andrew, Kyle and Tommy Nevin for their support with our younger players.

WOSTTL
– We have submitted 3 teams to the West of Scotland Table Tennis League this season.
– EKTTC A planning to play Div 3 and EKTTC B and C will play in Div 4.
– The season begins w/c 18th September.
– All home matches to be played at Pop in & Play venue.
– Welcome to the former Croft TTC players (Alan Meikle, Pak Lee Hing, Tommy McGrotty, Samuel Agyei-Darko) and Huy T Diep who have joined our squad and will add valuable experience to our group of players.
– Keep you posted.

Pop in & Play
– Thanks to our volunteers and visitors over the school holidays, we had record numbers attend the venue during this period.
– We have been delighted with the response to this new venture and pleased it has been so popular.
– As a result we have met visitors from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Barbados who popped in because they all love to play the game.
– Delighted to have received donations and great feedback
– Let us know if you would like to become one of our volunteers.

Edinburgh Table Tennis Events
– Great to see these events taking place and would always encourage players to support.
– Please see below links to U13 and U 19 assessments on 17th September and Banded event on 22nd October.
– U13 & U 19 Assessments
– Banded
– If you plan to go along or would like more information let me know.

Finally
– Forehand down the line explained

Thanks for your support.

Peter

Friday Club Night
– Good session on Friday night working 1-2-1 with Kerr and Thomas on Butterfly Skills.
– Well done to Kerr completing Bronze Improver stage of Butterfly Skills.
– Seniors also working hard on drills.
– Thanks to Keith, Euan and Brendan for your support.

Pop In & Play
– Very busy week at our new venue.
– The numbers increasing by three and four times the previous week’s figures.
– We have a real mix of families, couples, parent and child all visiting to have some fun which is great.
– WE ARE STILL ON THE LOOKOUT FOR VOLUNTEERS IF YOU’RE AVAILABLE – MON – FRI 11-2pm 😀

EKTTC Squad Training
– Another good session this week.
– We look forward to more of the same at Pop In & Play this coming Thursday night 630pm- 830pm.
– Please advise Euan if you are unable to attend.

Finally
– Learn to Play Doubles – Samuel Jackson and John Travolta explain Doubles Strategy

Thanks for your support

Peter

Friday Club Night
– Enjoyed the club night on Friday night working 1-2-1 with Kerr, Andrew and Kyle on Butterfly Skills.
– It was good to see the boys making steady progress since they arrived at the club. I’m sure there’s more to come.
– If you voted in our recent club survey for the club night to stay ON during the summer then you have your wish. All the members who responded voted YES, which means the club stays on over the summer months.
– Many thanks to Bill for making up 3 bats over the past few weeks for our club members.
– Thanks to Keith, Euan and Brendan for your support.

Pop In & Play
– With the school summer holidays starting this week we would expect the venue to be busier as a result.
– We could also see an upturn in club members linked to the increase in demand at Pop in & Play going forward.
– In recent weeks we have had a number of visitors travelling a distance to visit the venue which is great to see.
– We thank one of our regular visitors for a very generous donation this week.
– WE ARE STILL ON THE LOOKOUT FOR VOLUNTEERS IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE – MON – FRI 11-2pm 😀

EKTTC Squad Training
– Euan will take the training session at Pop In & Play this coming Thursday night 630pm- 830pm.
– Please advise Euan if you are unable to attend.

Finally
– Woman’s Table Tennis Rallies at there very best – amazing video

Thanks for your support

Peter