Many people play doubles, but there is very little advice and coaching about how to play doubles well. In this group coaching day we will focus entirely on the serves, receives, footwork, tactics and team skills needed to succeed in doubles matches. You’ll finish the day with a much clearer idea about how you and your doubles partner can play effectively together.
- Date: Friday 22 November 2024
- 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 20 players
- Cost: £70
- BOOKING FORM – sign up for this coaching day
What will you learn?
Here’s what to expect from this group coaching day…
10am-10.15am – Warm-up
10.15am-12.15pm – Serve + receive … Learn how to serve effectively when playing doubles – how to signal, what spin to use and where to place the ball. We’ll also learn how to return these serves – where to stand and where to aim your shots.
12.15pm-12.45 – Lunch & chat with Tom
12.45pm-2.45pm – Footwork, positioning and rallying … Learn how to move in and out of the table, how to position yourself in relation to your partner and how to hit more shots than your opponents!
2.45pm-3pm – Debrief / cool-down
Who is this coaching day suitable for?
This group coaching day is suitable for players at an intermediate (and above) standard. You should already be able to do a backspin serve, topspin serve, backhand push, forehand push, backhand drive and forehand drive.
This coaching day is not suitable for complete beginners. If you are unsure whether this coaching day 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 20 players on this group coaching day. Each table will have four players (two doubles teams). You will get the opportunity to play doubles with different people throughout the day. You will also get plenty of feedback from the coaches 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.
How to book
If you would like to join this group coaching day, please complete this online booking form.
The cost is £70. Please note that lunch is not provided. You will need to bring food and drink with you.
When I receive your booking form, I will then confirm your place by email and give you information on how to pay.
If you want any more information before you book, then please email me – tom@tabletenniscoach.me.uk
Can’t make this date?
If you can’t make this particular group coaching day, there are other coaching days available. Take a look at the full list here.
If you would like to be notified of future group coaching days, then please complete this very short expression of interest form.