Fast footwork – 1 day training camp

Many amateur players are let down by their limited footwork. Too rigid. Too upright. Too planted. Sound familiar? This training day could really help you. I will share practical tips to help you move more efficiently and with more speed. I will help you move to those wide balls, short balls and balls aimed in the middle. The day will be suitable for players of any age. The focus will be on practical footwork tips any player can use.

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 (TBC)
Participants: Maximum of 10 players
Cost: £75
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 – Faster footwork fundamentals … Learn how to use your feet, knees and core to move faster and with less physical effort. The tips shared can be applied to players of all ages.

12.15pm-12.45 – Lunch & chat with Tom

12.45pm-2.45pm – Footwork for challenging balls … Learn how to move quickly for a variety of challenging balls – wide balls, short balls and crossover balls. Essential skills for random table tennis rallies.

2.45pm-3pm – Summary & stretches

Who is this training camp suitable for?

This training camp is suitable for players at an intermediate standard and above. You should be able to confidently serve, push and drive.

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.