Sara Jalli & Samson Dubina

How Many Matches Should I Play Each Week?

To improve you must challenge yourself. Should you do more drills or play more matches? Let Coach Samson Dubina shares his thoughts on this important topic to help you reach your optimum level.

https://youtu.be/dvXSGuMQ3y4

Paddle Palace Pro Tip: Imagine you are playing and trailing 10-9 in the final set when you are facing a lower player during practice. Get in the habit of coming back and treating each and every point with full meaning.

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