squash fun games

Fun Games: SEVEN GAMES WITH BALLOONS

Coaches inflate balloons ahead of time. For all ages and skill levels. RULES: Keep one balloon in the air. Use any part of your body to maintain the ball in the air. Scoring: Attempt 9 consecutive hits, and if successful, try 15 and so on. PROGRESSION 1: Hold...

Starting Out: First Intro to Squash 1.6 – FUN WARM-UP GAME EXAMPLES FOR GROUPS & CLINICS

These warm-ups help with coordination, balance, agility, teamwork and quick thinking. DODGEBALL:Each team must run to the middle of the court and grab a ball and throw it at theopposing team to get the players out. If a player catches the ball thrown at them,the...

Fun Games: THREE GAMES WITH CHALK

EQUIPMENT: Chalk and a damp cleaning cloth. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. Designate a target area on the wall and floor for throwing or striking exercises. THREE TARGETS: 'Trouble Player' has three targets drawn on the wall. Students stand in a chalked circle about...

School Start Squash 3.6 – FUN GAME: RELAY​

To end the session, place the racquets, eyewear, and balls in the corner and proceed to some fun, fast running! RELAY RACE: Students form two teams. Teams are standing in a row and must determine their team order. The students will run one at a time. Determine...

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 3.2 – FUN GAME: SQUASH SIMON SAYS

SQUASH SIMON SAYS RULES: The teacher must demonstrate and explain to the students the five Simon Says Squash actions that they must memorize. Please see the photos above for the 5 positions. 1: Ready Position (racquet out front) 2: Forehand lunge (to the side, left...

School Start Squash 5.1 FUN GAME – SQUICKET

PLAY THIS VIDEO TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SQUICKET https://vimeo.com/1011007718 Today's fun game is SQUICKET. It's a terrific game for people of all ages and skill levels that can be played in almost any setting. Squicket can be played individually or with a team. INDIVIDUAL...

School Start Squash 2.2 – FUN GAME: SQUOCKEY

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...

School Start Squash 7.2 – FUN GAME: KICKBALL​

Today's entertaining game is KICKBALL, which follows the same principles as 'baseball' but involves kicking the ball rather than striking it with a racquet. EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Ball (must be soft, like a dodgeball). 4 rubber circles or cones (home plate and three bases). Players kick the ball, therefore...