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     Just like any other table tennis skills, developing a tactical mindset takes discipline.  As I work through the various styles over the coming weeks and teach you how to play against various opponents, I want you to understand that you too can think of your own tactics.  I’m not very smart, I’m just an average guy.  However, I do spend quality time thinking.  You too can develop this same discipline.

Info About Coach Chance Friend
-Written by Samson Dubina

Yes, the Samson Dubina Table Tennis Academy closed in July 2023.  However, Coach Chance Friend still lives here in the area and is offering in-person lessons at his house!  Today, I want to tell you a little about Chance and why you should e-mail him today to sign up for a lesson.

Learning Stages
 
Today, we want to show you the stages of learning a new skill. For illustrative purposes, we are going to use the backhand loop against backspin as an example for you today. This approach can be used for any stroke, such as pushing, flipping, looping, counter-looping, lobbing, chopping, smashing, and any other skill that you want to develop. Before beginning stage one, take a few minutes and assess your game for strengths, weaknesses, tendencies, and game patterns.
 
Backhand loop against backspin
 

 
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Hi Friends!
 

 
Table Tennis Footwork
By Samson Dubina
 
 
Over and over and over again...

Power Pong Robots - Now ON SALE!
 
 
 
Hi Friends,
 

Hi Friends!
I'm very happy to work for Power Pong Robot Company because we provide BOTH quality robots and training tools to help you improve!  We have recently launced a series of videos to help with setup, programming drills, using new features, and more!  If you are interested in a free 30 min video session with me, reach out to me today!  I would love to show you which models we offer and help you purchase the right robot for YOU!
Talk to you soon!
Samson Dubina
Cell 330-949-9230
E-Mail tt@SamsonDubina.com

 
 
 
Serve Return Simplified
 
 
There are 2 primary ways to read the spin – watch the racket and watch the bounce.  The pitfall that devastates most beginner/intermediate players is the timing.  When they don’t know the spin, they panic and trap the ball too quickly.  The correct move is to wait.  Wait.  If you couldn’t tell the spin from the contact point when your opponent touched the ball, then wait.  Let the ball rise, then even drop a bit before returning it. 
How does that make the return easier?  There are 5 ways…