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

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Believing and Abiding

Bible Verse of the Week

 
 
 
 
John 8:31  Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.  And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
 
 
In reference to this passage, Pastor John MacArthur said..
Who Believed Him – The first step in the progress toward true discipleship is belief in Jesus Christ as Messiah and Son of God.

The Forbidden Phrase

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Dear Students,
 
Effective immediately, there is one phrase that is now completely forbidden at the Samson Dubina Table Tennis Academy.  This phrase has been used way too often and I’m just sick of hearing it.  Here is the phrase…
  “I just need to practice more.”
 
Let me explain…
 

FH/BH Grip

Learn more about your grip!

Forehand/Backhand Grip - Part 1

Forehand/Backhand Grip - Part 2

100 Days of Table Tennis

New Table Tennis Book!

 
 
 
 
My new table tennis book will be available soon!  This 200-page daily reader will take you on a 100-day journey.  Each day, you will learn new skills needed to take your game to the elite level.  Place your pre-order from June 19-27 and receive FREE shipping!  Preorders will be sent July 2015.  Orders placed after June 27th will be shipped August 2015.  To pre-order, send a $19.99 paypal payment to tt@samsondubina.com.  Ohio customers add $1.35 sales tax.
 
 
 

Forehand Push

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Thumb Positioning

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Racket Positioning

Watch the Video!

Champions

Join the circuit of professional tournaments in the midwest!

 
 
 
 
Please consider joining prestigious midwest circuit tournaments!  
 
For those of you who have performed well in the Aurora Cup, Arnold Classic, Newgy Ohio Open, and America's Team Championship have now accumulated points.  At the end of the season, the top 2 in each division will win excellent cash prizes!
 
The $5000 Newgy Ohio Open is a part of the midwest circuit.  See you soon!  
Tournament info:  http://samsondubina.com/node/596
 
 
Over 2000 Division

Training

Are you practicing the right things?

 
 
 
 
In the US, many tt players have limited training partners available.  You must ask yourself the question before each session, “Which drills should I be doing with this particular training partner?”
 

Push the Limits!

Read the article and watch the VIDEO!

When doing drills with a training partner, choose drills that are game-like as well as drills that push your limits. If you are doing a basic backhand to backhand rally for one hour per day and averaging 50-100 balls each rally, then you probably aren’t pushing the limits.

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