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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

My Experience – The kill in the professional game

Technique

I’ve always felt that the kill is an easier shot than the straight out drop shot. ‘The Kill’ is played with a lot more pace and a closed racket face.

Compression garments for squash players

One of the more popular of the proposed performance enhancers that have been around and maintained quite a high profile for a number of years now are Compression Garments.

Laura Massaro on the importance of good nutrition

Nutrition

Don’t miss this HFE interview where Laura Massaro explores the importance of good nutrition on the road.

How I use SquashSkills to improve my players

Coaching

Estonian squash coach Priit Lumi uses SquashSkills to help develop his group of over 20 players! If you’re a coach – find out how SquashSkills can help you.

Benefits of resistance training for squash – Part 2

There are many benefits to the elite squash player from a properly structured resistance training programme, and many of these will also be relevant to the amateur player.

What’s on your ‘cheat sheet’?

Psychology

A personalised ‘cheat sheet’ can come in extremely useful in the heat of a match – to help steady the ship and provide you with the essential guidance

What the science says: Multiple-sprint ability for peak performance

The study examined the fitness factors most important for the key squash-specific element of multiple-sprint ability

Danny Massaro – An interview with David Pearson – Part 2

Coaching

Second instalment from Danny Massaro’s bestselling book ‘The Winning Parent’, with squash coach to Nick Matthew and Laura Massaro – David Pearson.

All you need to know about Nick Matthew!

Uncategorised

Over the last few week’s we’ve featured a number of playlists from Nick Matthew, covering both rhythm of movement and types of length.

Sweat on the squash court – Hydration Tips For Optimal Performance

Nutrition

Sweat on squash court – losing too much fluid during a game/training session can seriously affect performance and subsequent recovery.

How to make sure you have a PERFECT squash season!

To get you prepared for the upcoming squash season, we’ve put together a guide to help you have the PERFECT season!

The SquashSkills weight-loss plan!

A bit of a change of theme in today’s new blog, where we’re taking a look at weight-loss for the squash players out there who might be looking to shift a little excess body fat.

Fitness programme update – Benefits of bolt-ons

Fitness

Squeezing sessions into the week to get the necessary physical work in can be very difficult. ‘Bolt-on’ sessions are a great solution.

3 tips to help you stick to a training programme

Fitness

Finding it hard to stick to your squash training programme? Check out our 3 top tips to help with training regime adherence!

Fitness programme update – Speed up your game

Fitness

Speed is a vital element for all squash player’s, but how can you develop, improve and maintain it? Find out with our new speed training programme.

Fitness programme update – Power up your training

Fitness

Squash specific power training is essential – You need to develop the ability to explode from the T, change direction and make fast dynamic movements.