In this training camp, we will have a big focus on technique. You will work on the technical aspects of the key shots used in table tennis, including topspins, blocks, loops, pushes, flicks, lobs, smashes, short serves and long serves. You will spend a decent amount of time practising each shot, whilst getting feedback from the coaching team. There will be many drills to help you develop your technique, as well as challenges and match play exercises. This is an ideal training camp for players who really want to focus on improving their technical skills in a structured and positive training environment.
- Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024
- Venue: Cambridge University Sports Centre, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS
- Start / finish time: 10am-4pm each day
- Coaches: Tom Lodziak + two guest coaches (TBC)
- Participants: Maximum of 16 players per day
- Cost: £70 per day
- BOOKING FORM – Sign up to this training camp
Programme
Here’s what to expect from the training camp. For each stroke listed below we will look at both basic technique and advanced technique and practise in a variety of drills, challenges and match-play exercises.
Tuesday 10 December
- 10am-10.15am – Warm-up
- 10.15am-12.30pm – Forehand topspin + Forehand block
- 12.30pm-1.15pm – Lunch
- 1.15pm-3.45pm – Backhand topspin + Backhand block
- 3.45pm-4pm – Debrief / stretches
Wednesday 11 December
- 10am-10.15am – Warm-up
- 10.15am-12.30pm – Forehand loop + FH push
- 12.30pm-1.15pm – Lunch
- 1.15pm-3.45pm – Backhand loop + BH push
- 3.45pm-4pm – Debrief / stretches
Thursday 12 December
- 10am-10.15am – Warm-up
- 10.15am-12.30pm – Short serve + backhand flick
- 12.30pm-1.15pm – Lunch
- 1.15pm-3.45pm – Short serve + forehand flick
- 3.45pm-4pm – Debrief / stretches
Friday 13 December
- 10am-10.15am – Warm-up
- 10.15am-12.30pm – Lob + smash
- 12.30pm-1.15pm – Lunch
- 1.15pm-3.45pm – Long serves + returning long serves
- 3.45pm-4pm – Debrief / stretches
The coaching team
The coaching team for this training camp will be:
Lead coach – Tom Lodziak
Tom is a full-time table tennis coach, based in Cambridge. In addition to coaching, he also competes in the top division of the Cambridge league and veteran tournaments around the country.
Support coach 1 – TBC
Support coach 2 – TBC
Who is this training camp suitable for?
This training camp is suitable for players who are already competing (or aspiring to compete) at a local league level or in amateur tournaments. At a minimum you should be able to serve confidently and be competent playing a forehand push, backhand push, forehand drive and backhand drive.
This training camp is not suitable for complete beginners. 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.
Training camp format
There will be a maximum of 16 players per day on this training camp. The big benefit of attending a smaller sized training camp is that you get lots of feedback from the coaching team.
There will be a mixture of demonstrations, drills and match-play exercises. There will also be opportunities for you to set your own exercises and work on the skills which are really important to you. The coaching team will observe you play and give technical and tactical feedback.
You will get the opportunity to play with different people throughout the training camp – usually a mixture of players from around the UK and also players from other countries. You will experience a positive coaching environment, joined by like-minded table tennis enthusiasts!
Venue + accommodation
This training camp will take place at Cambridge University Sports Centre, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS.
There will be eight good quality tables and high quality training balls.
The sports centre has a small car park (free of charge) and modern changing facilities. The sports centre sells basic refreshments and also has free water dispensers to fill up water bottles.
If you require accommodation, please take a look at this accommodation guide, which gives lots of affordable options.
Visit Cambridge
If you live in another part of the UK (or another country), you could combine this training camp with some sightseeing of Cambridge in the evenings. There is always plenty to do in the picturesque university city. 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.
There is some booking flexibility. If you can’t attend all the days, just select the days you would like to attend on the booking form.
The cost is £70 per day. 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 training camp, there are other training camps available. Take a look at the full list here.
Alternatively, you may be interested in attending one of my group coaching days.
If you would like to be notified of future training camps, then please complete this very short expression of interest form.