An article related to improving players table tennis skills.
by msgraber on Sun, 2023-07-02 09:43
NEW Video by Samson Dubina
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 Sun, 2023-07-02 08:38
An interesting perspective...
Ok With Losing?
New Coaching Article by Samson Dubina
Each week, I talk to many different coaches, players, and parents from across the US and around the world about different aspects of the sport. One of the parents recently mentioned something that is often a mis-understood principle.
Losing
by msgraber on Sun, 2023-07-02 08:04
It's not the drill, It's the THEME of the drill...
by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 07:50
Do YOU know the difference?
Probabilities vs Indicators
By Samson Dubina
www.SamsonDubina.com
A probability is what is likely to happen, an indicator is what is happening. Why is it important to understand these terms? Because your ability to anticipate properly totally depend on these 2 – probabilities and indictors. Let me explain…
by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 07:15
Today, I would like to share a few tips with you regarding table tennis celebration. These principles can apply to you regardless if you are competing in your first recreational tournament, competing in an average USATT tournament, or playing for a gold medal in the Olympics.
by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 07:15
Developing a Tournament Goal
Investigating, Implementing, Performing
Developing a Tournament Goal
One year at the US National Team Trials, I was leading 3-2 against ***Mark Hazinski and leading 9-3 in the 6th game. After a series of aggressive mistakes by me, he closed the gap 9-8. I simply pushed and blocked the next 2 points to win the match 11-8 in the 6th. Walking off the court, my coach said, “I would rather have you lose the match than to win it like that.” I replied, “The goal was to win.”
by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 05:43
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by Samson Dubina on Sun, 2023-07-02 03:15
Learn 5 Key Elements to Returning Some of the Most Difficult Balls!
Returning Nets and Edges
Many championship matches are won and lost on “lucky balls” – nets and edges. At the elite level, returning nets and edges is a skill that takes years to master. In this blog, I’m going to give several tips on how to safely land these balls.
#1 Feet First
by msgraber on Sun, 2023-07-02 02:54
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