Pre-season boot camp (1 day)

Get ready for the league season with this intensive training day. There will be less talking and more playing as you do a number of drills to sharpen up your game. There will be a focus on skills you actually need to use in your league matches, including random topspin rallies, topspin vs backspin, service skills and returning serves. You will work hard, but you’ll be rewarded with a confidence boost in your game. It’s a vital training day for any player who wants to start the league season in good form. 

  • Date: Friday 11 September 2026
  • 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 12 players
  • Cost: £75
  • BOOKING FORM – Sign up for this coaching day

What will you learn?

Here’s what to expect from this training camp…

10am-10.15am – Warm-up

10.15am-12.15pm –  Topspin training … You will do a number of drills to sharpen up your topspin skills. This will include random topspin drills and also topspin vs backspin drills. 

12.15pm-12.45 – Lunch & chat with Tom

12.45pm-2.45pm – Serve + receive training  … In the afternoon you will focus on serve and receive drills. You will work on making your serves stronger and also returning your opponents serves with high quality and consistency.

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 12 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.  


How to book

If you would like to join this training camp, please complete this online booking form.

The cost is £75. 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. 

In the event that you register and then need to cancel, my cancellation and refund policy will apply.

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 training camp, there are other options available. Take a look at the full list here

If you would like to be notified of future training camps, please complete this very short expression of interest form.

You may also be interested in 1-to-1 coaching sessions or intensive coaching days.