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EQUIPMENT: Racquet (of any size or type). These games are for any age or level, however hand weight bearing games require a minimum age of 12. COCONUT SHIES: Players place racquets against the front wall, heads pointing skyward. To hit the racquet, players can toss...

Only play dodgeball with the appropriate softer balls.  https://vimeo.com/1012015641 RULES FOR DODGEBALL: Each team starts the game with an even number of players. Each game starts with the balls put on the center line. No headshots. If the player does this, they will be sent to 'dodgeball jail'. Deflecting a...

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 readyto play. PHYSICAL Shuttle Runs/Widths Lunges: Forward, Backwards, Lateral Leg Swings Team Races/Relay Tag DYNAMIC STRETCHINGInclude fun and squash specific...

FUN GAME: HOT POTATO Hot Potato can be played in couples or as a team. Required equipment is a bean bag or ball for the hot potato game and a music player.  OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME Don't be caught holding the 'hot potato' when the music stops playing. HOW...

It's a marathon, not a sprint: Junior squash is about steady growth, not quick results. Keep it fun and low-stress to build long-term love for the game. 2. Wins & losses are both lessons: Children often learn more from setbacks than successes. Stay calm, encouraging,...

MAKE FRIENDS - KEEP IT FUN!!! 1. As you and your child begin the tournament journey, lean into the squash community around you. Forming friendships—both for players and parents—can make the experience more fun, enjoyable and rewarding. 2. Children are more likely to stay involved in...

ADVANCING TECHNIQUE:As your juniors start to get more comfortable on the squash court and hitting the ball, put a little more emphasis on their technique and positioning with correct grip, bending their knees, being balanced, returning to the T etc. MINI GAMES/TACTICS:As juniors improve their...

If juniors are finding the solo skills too difficult, then try the following exercises to assist teaching them basic hand/eye skills in a fun way. BALLOONS: Ask the juniors to hit the balloon and keep it in the air without letting it touch the floor. Have the...

THIS VIDEO WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY SQUOCKEY https://vimeo.com/1012010396 A team game in a gym. Split the group into two teams. SAFETY POINTS: Racquets must remain on the floor for this game, and the ball must roll across the floor to count as a goal. It...

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Squash racquet and goggles. •Ball (mini squash or soft ball). •Four rubber circles or cones (for home plate and three bases). SET UP: Set up home plate and three bases around the playing field. One circle/cone serves as home plate for kickoffs. The other three circles/cones...