In parts one and two of our three part series on Teaching Racquet Sports (such as squash) to Large Groups we covered the rationale for using adapted or modified (”mini”) racquets, balls and court size to enhance the learning of very young or non-athletic adults. We also covered the importance of using a “Rallying” versus [...]
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A Progressive Approach to Teaching Racquet Sports – Part 3
A Progressive Approach to Teaching Racquet Sports – Part 2
Part one of this three part series covered the rationale behind using a Progressive Approach when introducing players, young or old, to squash and the other racquet sports. In this second video, we make a recommendation to use a racquetball racquet as the starting “implement” no matter what racquet sport you coach. It has the [...]
Squash Coach Mike Johnson on the Psychology of Squash
I was lucky enough to work alongside Mike Johnson during Princeton Squash Camp’s Junior Elite weeks earlier this summer at the start of June. Mike has a very simple approach to the game of squash, including the mental side. As part of the camp’s Sunday evening program, I work with the lead coach of the [...]
Three Absolutely Useless Strength Exercises for Squash!
We have blogged about appropriate physical training for squash before – both for juniors and adults. Just to punctuate the point, here is a video demonstrating three not so good strength training exercises, along with a brief review of the three Core Performance books and other product offerings. In my travels I am still observing [...]
Karim Darwish’ Backhand: Squash Biomechanical Analysis
In an earlier post we wrote about the general method for doing a biomechanical analysis of a squash stroke by breaking the stroke down into five phases and using seven biomechanical principles to analyze it. I also posted an example of an analysis of a squash forehand drive, and a video of a tennis forehand [...]
Games Approach & Squash Camp Update
I am the lead coach in charge of the curriculum at the Premier Performance Squash Training in Mercdersburg PA going on this week – this is an update report on the curriculum – which is based on recent posts on designing a camp, Egyptian squash, and developing deceptive players.
After initial uncertainty and some hesitancy over [...]
After initial uncertainty and some hesitancy over [...]
Coaching Squash Deception Using the Games Approach – Drive or Angle from Front
In our first and second examples of coaching deception from the front using the Games Approach we looked at two of the most common situations: pairing a drop option with a cross-court drive and pairing a drop option with a lob – both force the opponent to cover the largest territory – the diagonal. In [...]
Squash Coaching Video: Games Approach – Lob or Drop?
In this second video example of a Games Approach coaching session, the objective of the session is to work on the game situation where the player in the front is working on her deception by lobbing or dropping straight off a boast from the back of the court.
In this example, Shona Kerr, the player in [...]
In this example, Shona Kerr, the player in [...]
Squash Coaching Video of Front Court Deception: Games Approach Example
Here is a video example of a coaching session using the Games Approach method to teach deception in the front court. Notice the following in comparison to a “usual” technique-based coaching session:
Start with a game to assess the squash player before any coaching takes place. This assures a minimum of talking (boring) and an active [...]
Start with a game to assess the squash player before any coaching takes place. This assures a minimum of talking (boring) and an active [...]
Teaching Squash Deception: A Systematic Approach
Most squash coaches agree that deception, AKA disguise, faking, holding your shot, etc., is an important part of the modern squash game – thanks in part to the reign of Canada’s Jonathon Power and the current ascendancy of the Egyptians at the top of the world squash rankings. So now what: what deception shots and [...]
Wimbledon 2009: Psychological & Tactical Lessons for Squash Coaches
My prediction for the Gentlemen’s Singles was wrong – I was sure Andy Murray (with his big biceps) was ready to take Wimbledon and Federer with Nadal out of the way. With Federer appearing to suffer some doubts and lack of confidence recently (obviously alleviated somewhat by his French Open win), I thought Murray’s increasing [...]
Play Squash “Like an Egyptian”
I was attending a squash coaching conference presentation on deception a few years ago, and at some point the presenting coach stated that “Deception should only be introduced and taught once the basic strokes are fully developed”. Although we cannot ascertain the exact age or stage of development that was meant, I disagree with the [...]
Squash Scientist Takes Vacation!
What does a squash sport scientist do for a vacation?
Well, first he (or she) looks for a conference, course or workshop related to one of the racquet sports or sport science disciplines near a tropical beach, so that his (or her:) employer can pay for the vacation with professional development money. Last year I went [...]
Well, first he (or she) looks for a conference, course or workshop related to one of the racquet sports or sport science disciplines near a tropical beach, so that his (or her:) employer can pay for the vacation with professional development money. Last year I went [...]
“Squash 2016″ Impact on Sport Science & Squash
How will the sport of squash and in particular squash-related sport science change if squash gets into the Olympics?
If you want a clear, concrete picture of changes that might occur if squash gets into the Olympics, take a look at the Jobs in Sport sections of UK Sport, Sport England, and the EIS in preparation [...]
If you want a clear, concrete picture of changes that might occur if squash gets into the Olympics, take a look at the Jobs in Sport sections of UK Sport, Sport England, and the EIS in preparation [...]
Foam Roller for Squash: Massage That Fits in Your Squash Bag
The importance of recovery and regeneration for hard training squash players has been known for years. My 1987 Squash Canada Level 4 Course featured a Task with that very name: Recovery and Regeneration. A sport scientist held a discussion session on the use of stretching, hot and cold therapies, massage, sleep and relaxation techniques to [...]
Coaching Squash Doubles: Start with Racketball!
How can we coach squash doubles if we do not have a doubles squash court?
in North America there is a big push to build the game of squash doubles - and in particular to attract female players to the game. Both Gary Waite, president of the International Squash Doubles Association, and the Women Doubles Squash [...]
in North America there is a big push to build the game of squash doubles - and in particular to attract female players to the game. Both Gary Waite, president of the International Squash Doubles Association, and the Women Doubles Squash [...]
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