Coach Samson Dubina US National Team Coach 4x USATT Coach of the Year
 

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An article related to improving players table tennis skills.

Student of the Month

Congrats to Ron

 
 
 
 
 

The Complete Game

Learn the importance of developing many skills

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I have asked many table tennis players about the most important aspects of the game.  I commonly hear responses such as…
 
“It’s all about footwork.  If my footwork improves, I’ll be able to return everything because I’ll be in position.”
 
“This game is 99% about serve and serve return.  If I can improve those aspects, I can really beat everyone at this club.”
 

It's Not All About You

Something to Think About...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Helping Others...
 
Everyone starts table tennis as a beginner. No one picks up a racket for the first time and is 2000+ level.
Probably along your way to greatness, there have been players who have helped you.

Leg Training

Watch the video, Listen to the Instruction

I know that you have a busy schedule; you can't make it to the gym 3 hours per day. I want you to do this leg workout 3 times per week for 10 minutes.
That's it!
Just 10 minutues!
Give me 10 minutes of effort per day and I guarantee that your footwork will improve within 2 weeks. Just turn on this clip and discipline yourself to follow along and follow my verbal instructions.

Here!

We!

Go!

Best of 2016

Re-Watch the Action

R U Ready?

The Ball is Coming Back!

Be Ready

This sounds like the most basic advice ever given – be ready for the ball to come back! About 90% of players have developed the bad habit of hitting a good shot then just ASSUMING that it won’t be returned. Starting today, you must force yourself to be disciplined in thinking that all of your serves, flips, loops, smashes, and all other shots will be returned. No early celebration!

Arnold Sports Festival

Samson vs Yoshitomi

Summer Training Camps!

April 1st Deadline!!!

 
 
 
 
 

DRILLS vs GAMES

Learn the benefits of BOTH

During drills, you can isolate a specific skill or skills. During practice matches, you can test those skill to see if you are implementing them correctly. A practice match is like a quiz. If you want to do well on the final exam, you need to take the quizzes to test yourself. If you are failing every quiz, then you need to learn the content better. If you aren’t performing well in practice matches, then you need to go back to the practice hall and work on specifics.

Breaking 2000

Sarah Jalli - Perfecting Her Game

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Previous Rating 426
Current Rating 2095 in only 2 years (March 1st 2015 – March 1st 2017) 
Is that significant?  Not to her.  You see, Sarah Jalli has her sights set much higher than a number on the USATT website.  Because of her dedication to improvement, her understanding that every win and loss is a learning experience, that every practice counts, and that it isn’t just about hitting a ball…   all of these factors combined make Sarah Jalli a great player.  There are 4 keys that I want to highlight for you…
 

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