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

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Why Should Kids Play Table Tennis?

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2017-05-04 23:21
Learn how table tennis benefits many areas of life!

 
 
 
 
Why Should Kids Play Table Tennis?
 
     Kids love table tennis.  Even starting as young as five years old, kids love the excitement.  Many parents don’t see the benefit.  They must realize that table tennis training develops character.

New Events!!!

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2017-05-01 22:53
4 Upcoming Events!

 
 
 
 
 

Hi Guys!
Check out our exciting new events:

Emotions At The US Nationals

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2017-04-30 23:09
who is your enemy?
Problem and Solutions

 
 
 
 

Open Final RR

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2017-04-26 08:32
Check out the video

Serve Return

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2017-04-26 08:22
Check out this video!

 

 

 

 

 

About 90% of table tennis players claim that serve return is their biggest issue. I feel that they aren't able to return serve properly because they haven't developed the stroke. It isn't merely good enough just to touch the ball back to the other side. The player must actually loop or push or flip the serve with quality. Check out one of my favority serve return drills where I demonstrate flipping and looping the sidespin/backspin serves:

Morning Warmup

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2017-04-26 08:16
Training Video

 

 

 

 

Regardless is if I'm practicing, playing league, or just coaching during the day, I put a huge priority on morning warmup sessions. For warmup, sometime I do light robot training, sometimes I go swimming, often I go for a jog with my kids. Warmup up in the morning is a great way to wake up your muscles and your mind for the task ahead. Here is a light warmup drill that I often do:

 

 

Attacking the Short/Half-Long Balls

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2017-04-24 19:42
Check out the video demonstration!

Attacking Short/Half-Long Balls
-By Samson Dubina

US Nationals Online Entry: http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/2017-US-Nationals
Previous US Nationals Article: http://www.samsondubina.com/coaching/playing-high-altitudes

Millcreek Giant Round Robin

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2017-04-24 01:42
Winners!

 
 
 
 
 
I would also like to congratulate the SDTTA winners from the Millcreek Giant RR!  Good job guys!  Keep up the good work!
 
Joe Ciarrochi - u1800 Champ (with many other good wins in other events as well)
Roger Liu - u2250 Champ
Chris Jordan - u1000 Finalist
Craig Nivens - Division 4B Finalist
Jason Zhang - Division 4A Finalist
Aryan Mahajan - u1800 Finalist
Sarah Jalli - Division 2A 4th Place
Laura Paglin - Division 6A Finalist
Ali Khatami - Division 2A Champ

Major Tournament Announcement

by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2017-04-22 22:27
Come to Ohio and Compete!

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hi Guys!
Our next major USATT tournament is scheduled for September 8-9!  The registration is now available!
Check it out!
 
Registration Form
 
 
$3000 Newgy Ohio Open

Back Injuries

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2017-04-21 08:59
Read 7 Ways to Keep Your Back in Top Shape

 
 
 
 
 
During the last 10 years, I have really struggled with back injuries, even to the point of being bedridden.  Today, I would like to make a few suggestions to you, so that you can avoid hindering your tt game with back problems.
 
1. Stay Active

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