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...

Use the appropriate ball depending on player's level, a bouncier ball will help the exercises to run more smoothly.   CROSS COURT GAME: 2 players: one of the forehand and one of the backhand side. The players can only hit the ball anywhere into the other half...

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...

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...

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...

CONDITIONED GAMES RELATED TO THE SERVE AND RETURN OF SERVE: Only move to these conditioned games when the level of the group is appropriate. ​ Mini game in the front of the court only, hitting cross courts to other side. Practice serving and getting to the T...