starting out

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...

Finish the class with a fun game to bring everyone back together​, discuss the class and leave with a smile on their faces! ​ TIP: Test the players knowledge on what they have learnt from the theme​ Questions to ask:​ What conditioned game was most challenging and why?​ What...

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...

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...

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...

Using appropriate squash ball ensures a more enjoyable experience, reduces the risk of injury, and helps players refine skills with more ease and fun. US Squash strongly advocates for adopting suitable ball types to enhance participation and retention at all levels. Let’s move beyond the...