On the 2nd – 5th April, Southdown will be hosting Neilson Holidays.
We have hired out the Bubble to the Neilson team to run their Tennis Coach training, led by Mark Petchey – former coach to Andy Murray and top 100 player. He now commentates for BBC, ITV and Sky and helps Neilson to deliver a fantastic Tennis Programme at their beach holiday sites.
Neilson will have the Bubble during the day for that week (only until 1pm on 1 court) and of course this will mean that there is less availability than usual. We know this may have an impact on some members’ regular games – but we hope that everyone is still able to find a court. As well as the useful income that this arrangement will bring into the Club, Neilson are also going to run some sessions for YOU, on Wednesday 3rd April.
Mark Petchy Tennis Sessions for Southdown
Details are below. All have a focus on FUN, will be led by the Neilson coaches with Mark Petchey floating between them, and are being offered for free!
16:30 – 17:15 – Doubles Tactics for Beginners (max 6 players)
This session will focus on where to stand, communicating with your partner and how to move around the court to be in the best position.
16:30 – 17:15 – Super drills (ALL LEVELS) (Max 10 players)
Experience the Spanish drill system – repetition, repetition! The more you hit the ball the better you get. It is a combination of fast paced hand fed and racket fed drills. This is like cardio tennis with lots of running but a bit more focus on hitting more balls.
17:30 – 18:00 – Doubles Tactics (Intermediate) (Max 6 players)
Focus will be on how to should move around the court in certain scenarios and attacking play.
17:30 – 18:00 – Fun Session based around Serve & Volley (Intermediate – Advance Club level) (Max 8 players)
Around 20mins will be spent on 1st Serve tuition from our coaches and Mark; followed by some fun attacking Volley Practice.
Places are limited so if you’d like to sign up, please email southdowntennis@gmail.com ASAP and by no later than 5pm on Friday 29th March confirming which which session you’d like to join (only 1 per person please).
The Cafe will also be serving PIZZA so come and join the fun! Stay for Club Evening too and enjoy some delicious food and a drink in the bar afterwards.
The Tennis Committee
