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Here’s a question rarely asked by a player but one that really should be. Why do you play squash It’s a very important question and one that should surely underpin everything you are doing. Some people play for the sheer fun of it, some to stay fit, some for the social outlet. Some kids playContinue reading “Why are you playing”

I was doing drills at the weekend with a club mate and noticed my forehand drop was off. I want to go through my plan to fix it as an example that you can follow if you want. The first step in fixing a problem is to notice it. It was painfully obvious to meContinue reading “Fixing a problem”

The break between games is the only place you can influence the player on court, at least for those coaches following the rules! So seeing as it is so important, it strikes me as odd that it is so badly used! Being honest how many players/coaches have a plan for and practice the break betweenContinue reading “The most important 90 seconds in the match”

Squash is a tough game, but somehow the best players seem to make it look a but easier. The best drops are picked up easily and they can volley even the best hit crosscourts. Yes some of them are phenomenal athletes but that doesn’t explain the 50 something year old coaches who are doing theContinue reading “Watch a match, become a better player”

I remember coaching two juniors before who were both solid state/county level players. One junior was a bit of a messer and if left on the court alone would try to play the nicks and no look head fakes. The other was diligent and would practice their drives. Both performed well and improved consistently overContinue reading “The importance of messing about”

So you’re working on your tight drives playing a drill that allows only length. You play a tight ball and the return shot pops out into the middle of the court. You grab the ball and get read to serve the next point. Common enough occurance, correct? It is also a really stupid thing toContinue reading “Play that last shot”

I think everyone already knows the value of structured practice sessions. Repetition of a skill is essential to its mastery. But there is a common over reliance on drills that have predefined shot patterns. Probably the clearest demonstration of this is when a well drilled player (Player A) takes on a more experienced one (PlayerContinue reading “Decision based training”