solo drills

Starting Out: First Intro to Squash 1.8 – SOLO DRILLS AND MINI GAMES

Beginner solo drills are a fantastic way to get your juniors started and help them learn the true basics of ball control. Remember the key part of this is to keep it FUN. Intersperse the skills with a fun movement activity and watch for...

Starting Out: Serves 3.4 – BALL CONTROL FOR THE SERVE

If any players are struggling to serve can use an adapted serve or players can do some beginner solo drills to help them learn the true basics of ball control. Remember the key part of this is to keep it FUN. Intersperse the skills...

Starting Out: First Intro to Squash 1.9 – FUN HAND EYE SKILLS ALTERNATIVES FOR MINI SOLO DRILLS

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...

School Start Squash 3.5 – ALTERNATIVE DRILL: SOLO BALL SKILLS AND DRILLS

If any students find the cooperative drills difficult, they can work on their abilities alone by completing the solo drills, these can be done on any wall or net with a clear space. THIS VIDEO WILL TEACH VARIOUS SOLO BALL SKILLS AND DRILLS https://vimeo.com/1015419361 Solo...

Starting Out: Boasts & Cross Courts 4.3 – SOLO DRILLS

Solo Drills are designed to help develop a player’s basic skills, while also helping the coach see the level of that player’s development. The test becomes more challenging with each skill.  F/H & B/H 5 or 10 consecutive ‘hits’ against the wall with bounce ​ Alternate F/H & B/H 5...

Practice: SOLO BALL SKILLS

Solo ball skills are an excellent approach for students to practice and enhance their talents. Students can practice these solo skills at home, outside of school squash sessions. Students can use any racquet or ball at home to enhance their hand-eye coordination. 'ROUND THE WORLD'...