Clinics, Coaching & Classes

Scheduled Clinics

Spin & Smash offers coaching clinics several times during the year.

Current Clinic Series:

Tuesday TT Senior Clinic Series (Ages 50+) — Tuesday April 25th to Tuesday May 30th, 2023

Spin & Smash is offering a six-week clinic series geared at seniors ages 50+ led by Coach Dave Fullen. To reserve your spot, stop by the Front Desk or call Dave at 614-937-1626.

Clinic Hours: The clinic will run on Tuesdays from 10am – 3pm with an hour for lunch. There are several restaurants within two miles of Spin & Smash. Dublin is the closest location for hotels.

Series Topics:
- Week 1: Mastering common footwork patterns for seniors.
- Week 2: Improving stroke technique for seniors (making what you have better) – swinging from the core.
- Week 3: Improving serve and serve receive technique.
- Week 4: Connecting the first 5 balls.
- Week 5: Shot placement.
- Week 6: Styles of play.

Led By: Coach Dave Fullen (age 71), a USATT/ITTF-certified coach. Dave has been passionately conducting one-on-one coaching sessions as well as larger classes and clinics for more than 10 years. At age 71, he remains an active tournament player, participating in tournaments across the country. His most recent tournament successes include two silver and a bronze medal in Hardbat and Sandpaper events at the 2022 US Nationals. Dave’s expertise includes playing with a variety of paddle surfaces and the ability to “twiddle” (spin the paddle) during play.

Pricing: The clinic costs $50 per week per participant, or $250 for the whole series of six clinics.

Upcoming Clinic Series:

TT Fundamentals with Chance Friend — November 5th, 12th, 26th, & December 3rd, 10th

Spin & Smash is offering fundamental clinics led by Chance Friend. Sign up for one or all. To reserve your spot, sign up on Omnipong at the link above or call Dave at 614-937-1626.

Wednesday Advanced Beginners Junior Class (Under Age 18)

Spin & Smash is offering weekly 90-minute workshop classes for kids who are at an ‘Advanced Beginner’ level. Classes will run every Wednesday at 7pm. We encourage any student who wants hands-on guidance and technique advice to attend!

Feel free to drop in or call Dave for availability at 614-937-1626.

- Class Hours: Class will run on Wednesdays from 7pm – 8:30pm.

- Classes will cover table tennis fundamentals including:
  - How to make the ball spin
  - Serving & receiving serves
  - Ball placement
  - Stroke technique

- Led By: Coaches Anwen Harris & Xavier Escobar

- Pricing: $15 per week per participant, or $125 for all 10 weeks of class.

Note: We will be offering another structured 10-week course on ‘Advanced-Beginner’ fundamentals in the near future. Stay tuned!

Weekly Classes

No need to pre-register for our weekly classes – just drop in!

Junior Program Classes (children under 18) — Mondays 7pm – 8pm; $10 per student per session, $5 for every additional sibling per session.
Adult Classes — Mondays 8pm – 9pm; $10 per session.

Private Coaching

Private coaching is always available upon request. Contact us to schedule private coaching and discuss pricing.