Table Tennis Hybrid Clinic : Complete Overview: Basic + Advanced Strokes + Strategy

Coaches: Tim Aikey (Current Oregon State Champion), Sean O’Neill (former Olympian), Ang Pemba, Jim Hermann, Thomas Kung.

Where: Tualatin Hills Park and Rec Main Gym - 15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006

Time:  One Day, five hour clinic. Sunday, August 18th, 12pm-5pm.

Introduction: This clinic will be completely different than any other clinic that I have done so far.  We will have five high level coaches that have all just successfully completed the International Table Tennis Federation Level One Coaching Course.  This clinic will be perfect for beginner to intermediate level players, up to 1500 USATT rating. The great thing about this clinic is the student to coach ratio 4:1, so lots of personal attention.  Four of the five coaches will be presenting material and the other coaches will be able to add on additional information.

Clinic Format:  There will be a total of 20 people in the clinic, with four head coaches plus Sean O’Neill assisting the other coaches and giving personal instruction as well.  The information will be given in chunks of five to ten minute lectures / demonstration then drills will be about 15 minutes, this repeats for the five hours with some small breaks mixed in for water and some snacks.  Last 30 minutes will be ladder style matches, you try to implement the newly learned material into your game, while the coaches critique your game play.  Make sure to bring in a notebook dedicated for table tennis, you will have time for journaling. I’m going to match you up with an equally skilled partner as best as I can, hopefully different for each drill.

What will be covered:  Basic to advanced strokes, proper footwork for all strokes, how to move, game strategy, how to practice efficiently. The following strokes will be covered: forehand counter, forehand loop, backhand counter, backhand loop, pushing, drop shot, lob, fish, chop, smash and block. Services that will be covered; pendulum, reverse pendulum, tomahawk and backhand serve with how to make variations on all of them. Serve return and serve and attack strategy. Fourth and fifth ball attack / defend strategy as well.

Cost:  The cost of the clinic is $75 cash or check when you arrive. Balls are provided for the clinic. Bring a paddle, some will be available for purchase by request in advance as well.  To enter or if you have any questions my email is: Aikeyt@gmail.com. You must email me to enter the clinic.