During this training day, I will show you a simple method for returning all of your opponent’s serves. For many players, returning serves is the most challenging aspect of table tennis. But it doesn’t have to be a big weakness of your game. By getting the basics right – reading spin, simplifying your shot selection and applying pressure – you can make returning serves a big strength, which will win you more points.
- Date: Friday 26 June 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 10 players
- Cost: £75
What will you learn?
Here’s what to expect from this group coaching day…
10am-10.15am – Warm-up
10.15am-12.15pm – Returning different types of serves … Learn how to return backspin, topspin and sidespin serves using a variety of shots, including pushes, blocks, drives, loops and flicks.
12.15pm-12.45 – Lunch & chat with Tom
12.45pm-2.45pm – Reading spin and applying pressure … Learn how to read your opponent’s service spin, return the ball consistently and put your opponent under pressure with spin, speed and ball placement.
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.
How to book
Please note: This training camp is now fully booked.
You are welcome to join the waiting list and I will let you know if any spaces become available.
Alternatively, you may be interested in attending one of my other training camps.
If you would like to be notified of future training camps, then please complete this very short expression of interest form.
If you have signed up for this training camp and need to cancel, my cancellation and refund policy will apply.