SquashSkills Blog: Squash Coaching, Tips And Training

Return To Court series – Social distance pairs training

Coaching

This blog will outline a number of drills and conditions games that can be played under the restrictions of social distance squash

Endurance Training For Squash

Fitness

How endurance works in squash, why interval training builds it best, and Gary Nisbet’s favourite endurance workouts for squash players.

400m Repeats for Squash Players

Fitness

400m-repeat sessions are a traditional staple of many pro squash players’ training, thanks to the significant physical and mental benefits they can provide.

5K for Squash Players + SquashSkills Strava Community

Fitness

Check out our latest blog exploring 5K running for the squash player, and introducing our brand new SquashSkills Strava community.

The making of A Bronx Tale

A Bronx Tale is a heartwarming story that explores the power of sport and takes a look at the amazing impact that an initiative called CitySquash!

The graceful movement of the pros explained

Technique

The graceful movement of the pros – In this blog, we will uncover the secrets to why the pros have such a graceful and flowing movement around the court

Fitness Training at Home

Fitness

Home training – Running out of ideas or inspiration? We have chock full of details of workouts you can do at your home, in the garden, or in the local park.

6 Tips On Playing A Wily Veteran

Tactics

The wily veteran is technically sound and full of tricks. Coach Jesse Engelbrecht’s six squash tactics for beating an experienced opponent.

Learning and growing away from the courts

Psychology

Learning during lockdown: The following bits are my own experiences and things I have been doing during lockdown and some of them may resonate with you.

Ghosting at Home: 3 Top Tips To Help Get You Started

Ghosting at home – With a bit of creativity and forethought, it’s possible to tailor even very limited training space into a suitable area!

5 tips on playing against very traditional players

Tactics

Playing against traditional players – Once you understand their motivations and how they play, there are a number of tools discussed here for you to employ

Common amateur fault – Reactive movement

Reactive movement – Check out some tips to install into your game to help improve your levels on anticipation on the court.

5 of the Best Recovery Tools for Squash

Recovery tools for Squash – Find out 5 of our favourite self-massage tools for squash players to do some direct work on tired or aching muscles.

7 tips on playing a shot player

Tactics

Playing a shot player – Find out the tips and tactics that can be employed to try and nullify the shot players at your squash club.

Post-Match Analysis

Psychology

Post-Match analysis is a very valuable tool you can simply and easily incorporate to identify what you need to improve on.

Common Amateur Fault – Lack of chipping

Technique

Jesse discusses the tactical and technical details around chipping and how this hugely important skill and tactic is very much undervalued.

Is power or accuracy a bigger asset?

Tactics

Power vs accuracy – Find out the pros and cons to get a better understanding of when they should be applied and in what contexts during a match.

6 tips on adapting during a match

Tactics

Adapting during a match: This blog will make suggestions on some different strategies to try and employ when your opponent changes up their game

Coaching juniors in competition with Bryan Patterson – Communication

Communication – Coaching children at events can be a challenging process at times. Bryan Patterson offers up some fantastic advice for coaches and parents!

3 Strategies For Boosting Pre-Match Energy Levels

Performance

Check out our top 3 tips for boosting pre-match energy levels to be able to get your head back in the game and go on court at peak sharpness and enthusiasm!

At Last…Squash Is Officially An Olympic Sport!