Virgin Active Chiswick

Your host & team of coaches will be waiting for you in the club lounge. Please feel free to arrive earlier if you’d like to join them for a coffee.

We start the day with a fun physical warm up (nothing too strenuous) and then get stuck into hitting some balls. Take this opportunity to meet your fellow players and find your rhythm on court.

Note
The coaches will be assessing your playing level, we try to ensure everyone has an opportunity to ‘Play Up’ & ‘Play Down.’ Please speak to your host if you feel you are being over/under challenged at any point. We operate on a 1 Coach: 6 Players: 1 Court basis.

There will be no more than 1 coach to 6 players per court. Groups will be rotated and you will have opportunities to ‘Play Up’ & ‘Play Down.’ Please speak to your host if you feel you are being over/under challenged at any point.

30 minutes of Rally Skills, looking at how good your rally quality is from the back of the court and some effective tips on how we can dominate from the back with an excellent contact point.

Here we essentially teach you your job in doubles and how to avoid your opponent’s territory while dominating your own. We’ll get you playing some high quality doubles in no time!

Curious about the difference between poaching and intercepting? In this masterclass, we’ll break down each technique and show you how to effectively incorporate them into your doubles game.

Master the art of effective poaching: understand the strategic timing, positioning, and execution that make it a game-changing tactic in doubles play. Explore how to anticipate opportunities and disrupt your opponents’ strategy with well-timed poaches.

It’s lunch time! Our suggestion is to pre-order lunch from the on-site cafe (on arrival), so your lunch will be ready as soon as you walk off the court. The cafe has a fantastic selection which caters for all dietary requirements.

Time to get back on court! Warm yourself up ready for a bustling afternoon.

Ever wondered about the hand signals your net player uses, which you may or may not pretend to understand? Look no further! In this session, we’ll teach you the key signals for effective poaching. Recognizing these cues will help you anticipate your opponent’s moves and execute precise poaches to gain the upper hand in doubles play.

Learn the art of enticing your opponent to hit down your line. Master this strategic manoeuvre to control the pace of the game and create openings for decisive plays on the court.

Fed up with getting lobbed or mishitting your overheads? Fear not! In this session, we’ll refine your overhead technique to boost your confidence and sharpen your decision-making skills. By the end, you’ll be putting away overheads with precision rather than relying on power.

Now it’s time to put everything you’ve learned into practice – why not give the coaches a run for their money!

At the end of the clinic we will take a quick group picture which will be shared on social media (please feel free to Opt-Out). It’s a lovely way to remember your day(s).

After the clinic you’ll receive an email with all of the ‘key takeaways’ from the day.