open space

Mastering the Art of Hitting Into Open Space – with Laura Massaro

Understanding how to hit into open space is a crucial skill that can significantly alter the dynamics of a match. Laura Massaro provides invaluable insights into making the court feel expansive for your opponent while keeping it manageable for you.

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performance

The 3 Biggest Issues Holding Back Your Squash Performance

This article will explore these three key areas, examining how they negatively impact performance and what athletes can do to overcome them.

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movement

Mastering Squash Movement

Implement these tips movement in your training sessions and watch your squash game transform. With dedication and the right techniques, you can move like a pro and dominate the court.

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MENTAL

Playing with the Handbrake On: Overcoming Mental Barriers

This article explores the nature of mental obstacles and their effects, and provides some practical strategies to help release the mental handbrake and allow you to hit the court playing with more freedom.

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technical

Zero To Hero: Key Technical Elements – Mastering the Fundamentals of Squash

Improving your squash game starts with mastering the fundamentals. Here, we’ll cover some crucial technical elements to help you build a strong foundation, focusing on key non-negotiables like grip and basic stroke techniques.

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fundamentals

Zero to Hero: Mastering Squash Fundamentals

Squash is a game of finesse, strategy, and athleticism, and focusing on key elements is crucial. Here, we break down the five fundamental areas that will transform your game: technique, movement, tactics, mindset, and rules.

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breakfast

The Best Breakfasts for Sustained Energy

This article explores the best breakfast choices for athletes, emphasizing meals that provide sustained energy to fuel their demanding activities throughout the day.

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squash summit

The Squash Summit Review: A New Collaborative Era

The Squash Summit wasn’t just a gathering — it was a testament to the unity and ambition propelling squash into a bright new era.

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analysis

The Power of Video Analysis in Squash

In this blog, we will explore the manifold benefits of video analysis for squash players, and why it has become an essential aspect of modern sports training.

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patience

The Power of Patience in Training Progression

This article explores the importance of patience and properly managing increasing training load, highlighting the potential risks of too rapidly increasing training progressions, and emphasising the importance of building up training gradually over a more prolonged period.

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overheating

Staying Cool On Court: Strategies to Avoid Overheating for Squash Players

There are strategies you can use to help counter overheating and in this article, we’ll explore the science and art behind staying cool during competition.

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forehand

Transform Your Forehand: A New Series with Jethro Binns and Jack Mugglestone

In a return to a much-loved and hugely popular format, Jethro Binns teams up with amateur player, Jack Mugglestone to refine his forehand technique and breathe new life into his game.

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nutrition

Pre-Performance Nutrition: Optimal Timings for Squash Players

This article delves into the science behind timing pre-performance nutrition for best results, considering individual variances and highlighting the role of different foods in providing energy for performance.

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snack

Top 3 Snack Choices For Recovery Between Matches

This article suggests three of the best snack foods for players to consume during the critical inter-match recovery periods, focusing on replenishing energy stores, promoting muscle recovery, and ensuring sustained physical and mental performance.

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tactics

Improving Your Squash Tactics From The Ground Up

This blog provides a framework that you may leverage when thinking about designing an effective tactics strategy that works best for you!

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self-talk

The Power of Positive Self-Talk

This article explores the art of positive self-talk for squash players, emphasising the significance of being supportive in the way players converse with themselves, and drawing parallels to the encouragement one would extend to a teammate or student.

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coaching skill sets iq eq

Coaching skill sets – IQ and EQ

The use and development of both EQ and IQ with the progression of the player as both a person and in a game sense is important to keep things fresh, and development remaining constant.

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stress

The Impact of Stress

Understanding the nuanced effects of day-to-day mental stress as a part-time athlete is paramount to not only optimising sporting potential, but also for balancing overall well-being.

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breath

How Breath Training Can Improve Squash Performance

What are the benefits of breath training, and how can it improve your performance on court? Read on to find out more and for some practical tips to get you started…

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