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

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Bible Verse of the Week

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2014-10-27 11:11
Looking to the Author and Finisher of Our Faith

 
 
 
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
 
So what does God want us to do?  As this verse says…
#1 He wants us to lay aside every sin that ensnares us

Equipment Details

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2014-10-22 22:04
Racket, Rubber, and Poly Ball

Which racket/rubber combination is the best?  It depends on your skill level and your style.  I’m going to outline several styles and give racket/rubber recommendations.

November 1st Deadline

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2014-10-21 16:36
Pre-Order on DVD and Blue-Ray By November 1st

 
International Table Tennis Skills
Coming soon on DVD and Blue-Ray
Preorder before November 1st to save $10 and also receive free shipping!
DVDs will be shipped the week of Nov 24th to ensure arrival before Christmas!

Bad Word - For Players

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2014-10-16 22:05
Players should avoid using this word

 
 
I Can’t!!!
 
On a daily basis, many of my students say the words, “I can’t” as it relates to learning a new stroke,  learning a new serve, enduring through physical training, and many other table tennis related activities.
 
As a coach, when I hear a player say these words, here is what I’m hearing…
I
Certainly
Am
Not
Trying
 

Bad Word - For Coaches

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2014-10-16 21:57
Coaches should avoid using this word...

To all the coaches reading my articles, I have some advice.  Try to avoid using the word “but.”  This word seems very harmless, yet it can ruin your complements.  For example…
 
My student asks, “So Coach Samson, what did you think about my performance at the last tournament.”
 
I reply, “Your looping was very powerful; your footwork was fast; you had good strategy; BUT you missed every smash.”
 

Bible Verse of the Week

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2014-10-16 07:39
Commentary from Pastor John MacArthur

 
 
Romans 10:9-10
That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.  For with the heart one believes unto rightesousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
 
 
 
 
Pastor John MacArthur remarks about this Bible passage by saying the following...
Confess

That's a Really Good Question!

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2014-10-15 22:31
Looping or Blocking or Both?!?

 
I receive hundreds of table tennis questions.  Here is a very common question that you might be asking as well...
 
Hi Samson.  Great clinic, thanks again.  If you don't mind, I've got one follow up question.
Since the clinic I've played 3 times so far at local clubs.  I've been focusing on attacking just about everything with loops and flips, and throwing in some punch blocks from time to time.  It's worked pretty well, and I'm winning against players who i normally lose to.

Your Best Game!

by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2014-10-11 14:57
Learn how to develop your A game!

 
 
 
You probably have various levels that you can play at depending on the day and depending on your opponent.  You probably also have various game styles that you can play depending on your competition.  I recommend bringing out your best game during practice matches.  In this article, I’m going to give you 4 examples to prove my point…
 
Example #1

Champions!

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2014-10-09 09:02
2014 Champs and 2015 Info

 
 
 
Here are the winners of the 2014 Ohio Circuit!!!
 
Over 2000 Division
1st Place Ali Khatami 34 points 
2nd Place Samson Dubina 33 points  

Under 2000 Division
Tied for 1st place Shreyans Bafna 38 points 
Tied for 1st place Blake Cottrell 38 points 

Just Add Variation

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2014-10-03 22:03
Learn how to make your loops more deceptive!

 

You probably know that you need to vary your loops.  However, it is very difficult to consistently give good variation if you haven’t trained for it in practice.  In this article, I’m going to suggest 4 variations that you should add to your forehand loop.

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