by Samson Dubina on Wed, 2023-09-06 23:29
Between pitches in baseball, the batter steps out of the batter’s box to re-focus.
The same thing is true in table tennis; the pros often call this the “think circle.”
Between points, step back about 4-6 feet away from the table and draw an imaginary circle around yourself and collect your thoughts in your think circle. Every pro athlete has a different method of processing the points, relaxing, and gearing up for the next point, but I’m going to give you the method that I personally use.
by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 23:58
I estimate that over 50% of upsets could have been avoided!
Let me explain...
As soon as the upset happens, there is usually a whirlwind of excusing flying all across the gym. Some of them are non-sense. Some of them are legit.
I have often heard excuses like…
“I didn’t warm-up before the match.”
“I thought he was easy; I won 3-0 last time we played.”
“I was just so hungry, that I couldn’t concentrate.”
“I started off the first game just trying out some new fancy shots.”
by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 23:26
Weak Points
In matches, should you use specific patterns or should you just hit anywhere? Well, you always want to keep your opponent off-balance while realizing that there are specific shots and locations that commonly cause errors from your opponent. Today, I’m going to outline a six basic patterns.
(Note: There are actually hundreds of these patterns. I’m just listing six as a starting point)
Example #1
by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 08:52
Take 3 minutes to read these 10 tips...
Ten Tactical Timeout Tips
Many international matches have been won or lost based on WHEN the timeout was called and WHAT was said during the timeout. In this short article, I’m going to give some brief tips about timeouts…
#1 Call It Early
by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2023-07-01 16:05
This year, become a tactical tournament player!
by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2021-08-29 11:15
New Tactics Article on Beating the Unknown Opponent
The tournament published the draws the night before the event. You found out that you are going to play against Hou Yingchao in your opening match of men’s singles at 9am. You immediately take out your pen and paper and write down some note of how to play him. You arrive in the gym at 7:45am and train accordingly.
Just then…
Without warning…
by Samson Dubina on Sat, 2021-07-24 07:06
Why are you looping? I see that you are looping everything against that blocker – looping his serves, looping his pushes, looping his blocks. Why are you looping?
by Samson Dubina on Fri, 2021-06-11 09:44
by Samson Dubina on Thu, 2021-05-20 00:04
Learn tactics to beat this difficult opponent
In this article, I’m going to briefly describe the tactics that you should use to beat a pick-hitter. A pick hitter is usually a rather defensive player who suddenly attacks as a surprise. In order to best understand your opponent, you need to start off by analyzing him in detail by asking yourself the following questions in regards to your opponent. You should ask yourself these questions when you are studying your opponent prior to the match or during the first few points of your match.
by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2020-09-13 09:15
Beat the Injured Player
Ok this is officially the weirdest table tennis article I have written… Beat the Injured Player
Think about it, your opponent is already injured, and now you need some fancy tactics to beat him???
Come on! Give him a break!
No way! Absolutely not! Never!
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