Typically, playing about 60-65% forehand and about 35-40% backhand will allow you to cover the table best. However, for some of my students, I give some flexibility as each player/style/age/conditioning/body type is unique. Because the forehand zone is larger, most players practice forehand footwork or full-table footwork. I have rarely seen players practicing backhand footwork.
Today, USATT gave me my certification as a National Coach.
Moving forward, what are my goals?
1. Perspective
Keep everything in perspective, giving God the glory for it all in word and deed. Colossians 3:17 says… And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
You!
You as the athlete, YOU must be the expert!
But, but, but.. I thought the coach was supposed to be the expert?
No, the coach WILL BECOME the expert, but you must first be the expert!
Let me explain…
Dear Parents,
Table tennis has been an Olympic sport since 1988 and is rapidly growing here in the US. If you haven't jumped aboard and put your kids into a local table tennis program, I would encourage you to do it! Why? There are litterally hundreds of good reasons; but for starters, check out a short list from one of my student's parents...
Congrats to Jacob Boyd for being the Samson Dubina Table Tennis Academy student of the month! His passion for the sport and dedication to improving are very evident. Keep up the good work!!!
Videos coming soon...
Don't neglect this one main aspect of improvement...
In the world of elite table tennis, there are no lone rangers.
If you want to improve your game this year, you won’t be able to stay hidden in your house forming game strategies for months and come out 500 points ahead.
I’m a huge advocate of robot training. I practice with my Newgy robot. However, I also need to use my skills against other players and in tournaments.
I’m a huge advocate of physical training. However, I need to use my physical abilities in training and in tournaments.
