SquashSkills Blog: Squash Coaching, Tips And Training

Squash players – Get engaged!

The warm-up is a crucial part of the performance puzzle for the squash player and we devote a lot of attention to it on our site and training camps.

Peter Nicol on playing Jansher Khan

Performance

Peter Nicol describes what it was like to play against the great Jansher Khan on the squash court.

How to develop ball skill in squash

Developing your ball skill will make the game easier, and help give you the ability to dig yourself out of sticky situations. Check out the blog for more.

SMART goal-setting for squash players

Psychology

SMART goal-setting is an extremely useful mental training technique that can help focus attention and effort when working toward a targeted personal goal.

Move effectively through the middle of the squash court

Technique

Squash court movement – Follow these steps to get into a consistently good position when the ball is around the middle of the court:

Another excellent feature piece here from Danny Massaro – “I want to give you 3 practical TIPS to try out with your child. They are easy to set up and test out. Give them a go; they have worked for many so far”

Amateur v Professional Players part 1: Recovery/Stretching

Recovery

The 3 major discrepancies that I have witnessed between Amateur and Professional players are training quality, recovery, rehabilitation

Two players in a rally on a glass squash court

Movement to the back of the squash court

Technique

How to create options in the back corners of the squash court when under pressure and different practices you can do to improve your movement.

My experience – The counter drop

Technique

Peter Nicol explores his experience with the counter drop throughout his career as a professional squash player. The counter drop is mainly used to stretch the court and make your opponent work hard.

How to move more effectively on court

Technique

Peter discusses his thoughts on how different movement patterns have traditionally been taught in squash and what has changed over the years

A Beginner’s Guide To Squash: 12 Top Tips

New to squash? Twelve tips for beginners from the SquashSkills coaches, from the grip and getting side on to the serve, the volley and the T.

Backhand Squash Technique: The Diamond

Technique

Jethro Binns explains the backhand diamond, the position he uses to teach shoulder rotation, and the four key points that give your backhand power and consistency.

Can squash players benefit from barefoot training?

One method that many physical therapists believe may be able to help offset decreases in strength, mobility, and proprioception is to incorporate some barefoot training into your weekly programme.

The 4 crucial components of the competitive squash player

To really excel in competitive squash, it’s necessary to garner a deeper understanding of the major elements that blend together to make up the sport.

Fitness for squash: Fartlek training

Fitness

To improve your squash game, try some fartlek interval sessions and reap the benefits of this simple, effective and highly flexible training method.

What’s the best squash racket? | A guide to the perfect match

Equipment

What’s the best squash racket? Here are six key characteristics including weight, strings, throat shape, beam and grip.

Flexibility for squash – part 2

Fitness

We’ll take a look at the truth behind the generally accepted wisdom of the benefits of flexibility training and how it all relates back to the squash player