We have been looking at the way in which we use the courts during 1:00pm to 2:00pm on a Saturday afternoon.   Patrick Armstrong coaches the juniors up until 1:00pm and there is adult social tennis from 2:00pm, hence this is a short window which we wish to use for the best.

At present, we use two courts for the beginners/improvers with the third court available to be booked.   We also run the members coaching and Pay and Play, typically twice per month, but it does vary.   On coaching days, the beginners/improvers drop to a  single court.

The challenge we have been looking at is that the adult coaching, whether the free members coaching or the pay & play is almost too popular with a wide range of divergent skills.   Hence, we have been looking at ways we could enhance the programme, taking account of the popularity by providing coaching targeted at specific areas of the game.

And so today, we are announcing that for a trial period of four weeks starting on Saturday 15th June, we will run focussed adult coaching every Saturday taking up two courts, with the third court used by the beginners/improvers.   The list of sessions for the four week trial is shown below.   We will then review over July/August.   Each coaching session must be booked in advance by sending an email to Patrick Armstrong (patrick@egtenniscoaching.com).   There will be a charge of £8 to members, £10 to non members, payable in advance.   Booking is essential as places are limited.

• 15th June - fundamental doubles tactics - improver/intermediate 
• 22nd June - top spin ground stokes - all abilities 
• 29th June - developing rally skills - beginner/improver 
• 6th July - Mastering the chopper grip - all levels