Coach Samson Dubina 2016 US National Team Coach 2015 USATT Coach of the Year
 

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Hitting Zone

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2018-10-22 00:26
Read the Article and Check out the Video

Backhand Hitting Zone

One of the most common questions is…
“What are similarities and differences between forehand and backhand loops?

There are many differences, but today I just want to talk briefly about the hitting zone…

Short Push

by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2018-10-20 07:59
Check out the video!

When pushing short, most players error in 1 of 2 ways. They either slice it hard with wayyyyy too much energy and the push goes deep OR they simply touch the ball and it falls off their racket. You want to push with enough energy to impart spin but look to impart only spin, not speed. This creative little exercise has helped Sarah Jalli and many others to learn the short push. Check it out!

Forehand Reverse Pendulum Serve

by Samson Dubina on Tue, 2018-10-16 06:15
Check out the slow motion video!

Doubles Lecture

by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2018-10-13 21:24
Basic movement, advanced movement, simple tactics

TT Tactics for Thinkers

by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2018-10-12 14:43
By Larry Hodges

 
 
 
 
 Table Tennis Tactics For Thinkers
By Larry Hodges
 
 
Book Review by Samson Dubina
 
     Table Tennis Tactics for Thinkers is one of the best table tennis books that I have ever read.  I feel that players of all levels can benefit from the details of serve tactics, receive tactics, rallying tactics, doubles tactics, and tactics against various grips, rubbers, and styles.

FREE Fun Night!

by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2018-10-11 07:23
Join us Thursday, Nov 15th!

FREE Fun Night at the Samson Dubina Table Tennis Academy!
FREE Snacks and Drinks
FREE Competitions with prizes!
-Long Serve Competition from the Balcony
-Draw Doubles Competition
-Smashing Competition
-Challenge the Champ Competition
 
Join the action on Thursday, Nov 15th from 6pm-8:45pm!  Bring your friends and family!  No-preregistration is required!

Success

by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2018-10-10 14:16
Quiz Yourself on the 12 Aspects of Mental Success!

 
 
 
 
The ITTF Advanced Training Manual lists 12 elements to mental success in table tennis.  Quiz yourself to see how well you are doing on each aspect.  Take 2-3 minutes to ponder each point.  Ask yourself how well you are doing on each point during important tournament matches.  If you aren’t doing well, ask yourself how to improve that aspect. 
 
1. Physical relaxation – muscular tension is closely connected to miserable performance.  On the other hand, feelings of relaxation are associated with top performances.
 

Accommodations

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2018-10-08 23:24
Join us Dec 26-28

 
 
At the Ohio Winter Camp, we offer FREE airport transportation and FREE daily transportation from the area hotels to the venue each day.  Area hotels range from $60-$80/night.  If you want to save money, contact Samson and he will try to pair you with someone to share a room with so you only need to pay $30/night (includes breakfast).  We want to make sure that this camp is affordable for Ohio players as well as those traveling from our of state!  See you soon!
 
Ohio Winter Camp... December 26-28
All Ages - All Levels Welcome!

New Table Tennis Invention - NOW AVAILABLE

by Samson Dubina on Mon, 2018-10-08 01:41
tt-serve
Available Worldwide! FREE Shipping!

TT-Serve®
There are many aspects of perfecting your serve - this helpful tool will train you to serve low! The lightweight aluminum design has a retractable screen that can easily fold up in your table tennis bag. The setup time is 2 min with NO TOOLS REQUIRED so you can easily whip out TT-Serve® whenever you are ready to make progress on your serve!

FREE Domestic and International Shipping (limited time offer)
Order Here: https://www.samsondubina.com/products

Psalm 139

by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2018-10-07 10:27
Bible Verse of the Week

 
 
 
Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me, and know my anxieties;
24 And see if there is any wicked way in me,
And lead me in the way everlasting.
 
This Psalm is my prayer today; that God would help me to have a pure heart before him and that He would lead me.

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