Squash fitness recognised as SquashSkills and Athlete Life Insurance partner to reward active players with cashback on life insurance

• Performance

SquashSkills have partnered with Athlete Life Insurance to launch a new initiative recognising the physical demands of squash and rewarding players for maintaining their fitness while planning ahead with life insurance.

BadmintonSkills: The Next Evolution in Racket Sports Training

• Other

BadmintonSkills is designed to help players train like professionals, using structured, high-quality drills that replicate the way elite athletes practice.

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

• Tactics

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.

The 3 Biggest Issues Holding Back Your Squash Performance

• Performance

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

Mastering Squash Movement

• Technique

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.

Playing with the Handbrake On: Overcoming Mental Barriers

• Psychology

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.

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

• Technique
• Zero to Hero

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.

Zero to Hero: Mastering Squash Fundamentals

• Zero to Hero

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.

How To Develop a High-Quality Short Game

• Tactics

The Best Breakfasts for Sustained Energy

• Nutrition

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

The Squash Summit Review: A New Collaborative Era

• Other

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

The Power of Video Analysis in Squash

• Performance

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.

The Power of Patience in Training Progression

• Performance
• Psychology

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.

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

• Fitness
• Performance

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.

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

• Technique

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.

Pre-Performance Nutrition: Optimal Timings for Squash Players

• Nutrition
• Performance

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.

Top 3 Snack Choices For Recovery Between Matches

• Nutrition
• Performance

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.

Improving Your Squash Tactics From The Ground Up

• Tactics

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

The Power of Positive Self-Talk

• Psychology

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.

Coaching skill sets – IQ and EQ

• Coaching
• Psychology

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.