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Bible Verse of the Week

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2017-03-12 05:41
Psalm 139

 
 
 
 
In these 2 verses, the Psalmist is giving glory to God for life.  As I sit back and picture what God has done in my life, I am overflowing with gratitude to God for giving me many many many things - for creating me, for giving me life, for sustaining my life, for giving me Christ who saved me from my sins, for giving me the Holy Spirit that guides me, and for giving me the Bible in my own language that I can read and understand the truth.
 
Psalm 139:13-14
For You formed my inward parts;

Emotions

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2017-03-09 23:42
A US Open Experience

 
 
 
 
 
 
When playing tournaments, try to avoid emotional highs and lows.  You will likely spend a lot of time and money on going to the tournament.  I realize that you want to win.  Yes, I realize that. However, if you become too emotional, then you will not be able to think clearly and perform your best.  Let me illustrate…
 

Best of 2017

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2017-03-08 15:29
Check out the recent videos!

Best of 2016

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2017-03-08 08:28
Re-Watch the Action

R U Ready?

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2017-03-06 08:15
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

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2017-03-06 08:11
Samson vs Yoshitomi

Summer Training Camps!

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2017-03-01 08:38
April 1st Deadline!!!

 
 
 
 
 

DRILLS vs GAMES

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2017-02-28 10:06
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.

Student of the Month

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2017-02-28 09:34
Congrats!!!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denethi Wijegunawardana is the Samson Dubina Table Tennis Academy February Student of the Month!  Congrats!
 

Devastate the Two-Wing Looper

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2017-02-27 23:56
Read 6 Main Keys

 
 
 
 
 
The two-wing looper is the most common style in table tennis.  This offensive player wins the majority of his points by giving heavy topspins with both backhand and forehand.  Check out the 6 keys to keep in mind when devastating this opponent!
 
#1 Initiate

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