Long, fast serves – 1 day training camp

In this training camp, you will learn how to execute long, fast serves which give your opponents nightmares! You will learn the key components of a long, fast serve – where the ball should bounce on either side of the table, what spin to use and what service action to use. You will also learn how to use long, fast serves to set up an easy attacking opportunity. This is a really useful weapon to have in your local league and tournament matches.

Date: TBC
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre, Queen Anne Terrace, Cambridge, CB1 1NA
Start / finish time: 10am-3pm (5 hours)
Coach: Tom Lodziak + guest coach
Participants: Maximum of 10 players
Cost: £70
Please complete this very short expression of interest form and I will contact you when a date for this session is confirmed.

What will you learn?

Here’s what to expect from this training camp…

10am-10.15am – Warm-up

10.15am-12.15pm – Executing long, fast serves … Learn how to serve long and fast, using topspin, backspin and sidespin. We look at where to serve from and where to serve to, to give your opponent lots of difficulty.

12.15pm-12.45 – Lunch & chat with Tom

12.45pm-2.45pm – 3rd ball attack … Learn how to use long, fast serves to set up 3rd ball attacks. We look at both long backspin serves and long topspin serves, and how these set up different attacking opportunities.

2.45pm-3pm – Debrief / stretches

Who is this training camp suitable for?

This training camp is suitable for players at an intermediate (and above) standard. You should already be able to do a topspin serve, a backspin serve and be able to push and drive confidently.

This training camp is not suitable for complete beginners. Instead, I recommend 1-to-1 coaching. If you are unsure whether this training camp is suitable for you, please email me with more information about your playing standard and I will advise.

How many participants will there be?

There will be a maximum of 10 players at this training camp. You will get the opportunity to play with different people throughout the day. You will also get plenty of individual feedback from myself when you do the training exercises. You will experience a positive coaching environment, joined by like-minded table tennis enthusiasts!

Venue

This group coaching day will take place at Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre, Queen Anne Terrace, Cambridge, CB1 1NA.

Kelsey Kerridge is approx 15 minute walk from Cambridge train station.

If travelling by car, there is a multi-story car park next to Kelsey Kerridge. Please note that there is a charge to use this car park. Full details here.

Alternatively, there are several Park & Ride sites in Cambridge, which will drop you off a few minutes walk from Kelsey Kerridge. More information here.

Visit Cambridge

If you live in another part of the UK (or another country), you could combine this group coaching day with a short weekend break to Cambridge. Play table tennis on Friday, and explore the picturesque university city on Saturday and Sunday. There is a lot to see and do. Find out what’s on in Cambridge on the Visit Cambridge website.