beginner

Tournament points vary by level, ranking points and draw size. To the right is a simplified overview of the points structure in the 4 junior tournament levels. The highest number listed represents the maximum points awarded to the winner of that level. The lower...

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE BEGINNER OFFICIATING CLINIC HERE LEARN THE BASICS: It’s important for both parents and players to understand the basic rules of squash if your child is competing in a sanctioned tournament. The Beginner Officiating Clinic is a great resource to cover the...

Points of Focus​ SHOTS:​ Serve and Return of Serve: Starts every rally​ TECHNICAL:​ Aiming to hit the ball high on the front wall ​and just over halfway across Opening the racquet face to hit under the ball to create height​ Open body position to front corner ​to help with hitting the ball...

IMPORTANT STARTING POINTS Make every player feel welcome and excited​ Answer any immediate questions or concerns​ Introduce the theme and structure of the session for players to engage with and follow along ​ Be energetic and approachable from the very start​ ANGLED SHOTS: Cross court drives Boasts Cross court volleys Court court kills Reverse angle Back wall...

Points to consider​ When delivering coaching lessons and clinics for young girls new to the sport, it is important coaches do so in a way that impowers their player, makes them feel confident, and give them a safe environment to express their true self.​ Whatever their ability, be sure to give...

Explain the rules of squash before games:​​ Do they know what each line on the court means?​​ Are they aware of lets and strokes?​​ Do they know the rules of serving?​​ Do the players understand the movement to and from the ball and T?​​ CONDITIONED GAMES RELATED TO THE DRIVE...

FEEDING OPTIONS: ​ Hand feed to floor or wall ​ Place racquet on the floor and bounce ball on racquet strings to create height to the bounce​ Single racquet feed ​ Continuous racquet feed ​ ​THE FEEDER CAN BE: ​ The coach (solo) ​ A partner ​ Two partners (two ball feed) ​ A ball machine feeding​ FEED VARIATION: ​ Pace ​ Height ​ Direction ​ Speed ​ Shot ​

Reflection can be done during the cool down and is useful, if possible, after every session. ​Use this time to ask if the players had fun, learnt something, felt challenged?​ Encourage the players to keep working on the skills they just learned.​ Use feedback and comments from players...

Start every lesson with a fun and structured warm up so players get their bodies warm (and help reduce the chance of injuries) and can get to know one another and feel ready to play.​ PHYSICAL ​ Shuttle runs/widths.​ Lunges: Forward, backwards, lateral. ​ Team races/relay.​ Leg Swings.​ Tag.​ DYNAMIC STRETCHING​ Include fun and squash specific stretches/movements. ...

TIP: Keep the feeding fun and engaging by adding targets and points for good shots​​ POINTS TO WATCH FOR AS A COACH ONCE MOVING PLAYERS AROUND:​​ Do the players understand the movement required to different shots and areas of the court? ​ Is the racquet and body position starting in the same for...