by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager

Former European champion, the host nation’s Li Fen assisted by Austrian national coach, Liu Yan Jun addressed the subject of footwork; Peter Sartz, Swedish National Coach, presented the topic of passive play.

Both theory and practical sessions were held.

The coaches who attended were: Nina Kolarova (Belgium), Iveta Vacenovska (Czech Republic), Ahn Pedersen (Denmark), Henrietta Nilsen (Denmark), Svetlana Kirichenko (Finland), Vasilika Fragou (Greece), Audur Tinna Adalbjarnardottir (Iceland), Laura Pavare (Latvia), Laura Krumina (Latvia), Lina Sabaliauskiene (Lithuania), Marte Grutle Aasebo (Norway), Maria Nogueira (Portugal), Nada Banjac (Serbia), Veronica Pastrana (Spain), Laura Perez (spain), Nauria Castro (Spain), Nauira Caballero (Spain), Almudena Roldan (Spain), Jessica Larsson (Sweden) and Charlotte Carey (Wales).