Content Archive

  1. Back wall boasts
    Using three examples we talk through some of the technique and tactics of using back wall boasts
  2. Let or stroke
    Refereeing decisions an be marginal, so here we look at almost identical
  3. Wrist strength exercise
    Here is an racket and ball exercise you can do on court to help improve your grip strength..
  4. Playing in partnership
    Here we are looking at having the threat of playing two or more shots from the same position to keep your opponent rooted to the spot until you have played your shot
  5. Patterns of play
    Here is a really simple, but much underused, pattern of play stemming from a good serve!
  6. Rear court footwork
    Left foot forward, right foot forward, two footed stance: which do you use in the rear court and why!
  7. Lunge Control
    Here is an exercise where you can work on your lunge control when moving into a shot.
  8. Lesson 5 : Hitting a better length
    The fifth of a series of five videos on how to correct the most common mistakes we coaches find on court day in, day out.
  9. Lesson 4: Control your movement
    The fourth of a series of five videos on how to correct the most common mistakes we coaches find on court day in, day out.
  10. Lesson 3: Early Preparation
    The third of a series of five videos on how to correct the most common mistakes we coaches find on court day in, day out.
  11. Lesson 2 : Keep away from the ball
    The second of a series of five videos on how to correct the most common mistakes we coaches find on court day in, day out.
  12. Lesson 1 : Getting the right grip
    The first of a series of five videos on how to correct the most common mistakes we coaches find on court day in, day out.
  13. Forehand deceptive boast - Sarah-Jane Perry
    Womens Pro Sarah-Jane Perry talks about the deceptive forehand boast from an overhit drive.
  14. Trade off - Forehand grip
    You have a trade-off to consider for your grip. Steve Townsend explains it
  15. Forehand volley drop from cross-court drive
    Sarah Jane Perry talks to us about playing the forehand volley drop after pressuring your opponent into a cross-court drive from the rear court.
  16. Cross-court flick - Sarah-Jane Perry
    Sarah Jane Perry talks us through her trademark shot, the backhand cross-court flick from the front of the court.
  17. Reverse lunge - Sarah-Jane Perry
    Sarah Jane Perry show us an exercise she uses to improve her balance and stability into shots and her recovery from shots.
  18. Holding the T
    Here is how by keeping part of your body on the T can help you control your opponent.
  19. Backhand swing preparation
    How turning your shoulders allows you to extend your back swing as required.
  20. Footwork across to the backhand
    Here we look at different ways of moving across the court, in this instance to hit a half court ball on the backhand.
  21. Drops from the rearcourt
    Here we look at when you might play a drop from the back, and where you aim to put it!
  22. Serve and Movement
    From this one example of a forehand serve from the left hand box a number of good coaching points are raised to help you get a good start in every rally.
  23. The racket face
    Here is a little tip for you for your swing preparation on both the forehand and backhand sides or it might just be a check to make sure you are doing it correctly.
  24. Covering your short drop
    Here we look at how you move out of the front corner after playing a short drop shot.
  25. Can of fizzy drink!
    Listen to the noise Simon Parke's shots make on the strings! This cut / slice he uses give him greater control of the ball.
  26. Cutting inside the ball
    Here we explain how and why Simon Parke uses inside spin to control and disguise a forehand drop shot.
  27. Driving routine - straight and cross-court
    Here is a basic pairs exercise which, among other things, will help your movement back to the T from the front court.
  28. Common patterns - The counter drop
    This is a much underused shot which takes your opponent up to the front when they have just brought you up.
  29. Out of court - Emma Beddoes
    An interview with Emma Beddoes about life outside the court.
  30. Trade offs - Front forehand corner
    There are different ways of doing things..here we look at trade offs you make when moving to the front of the court,
  31. Common patterns: straight drive, volley drop
    Here is a common pattern of play that you must master if you are not to miss out on attacking your opponent and winning more rallies.
  32. Front forehand recovery
    Here we look at your movement back to the T from the front corner after you have hit a shot for a length.
  33. Your backhand swing
    Steve Townsend takes you through your backhand swing technique.
  34. The Serve in Racketball
    Mark Fuller guides you through the differences between the service in Squash and Racketball.
  35. Shot selection - When to cross-court drop
    Whilst it is generally excepted that the straight shot is the better option there are times when a cross drop is required. Here is an example of one of those times!
  36. Managing your expectations!
    There will be times when you are in control of rallies and there will be times when you need to dig in. Here is an example of Nick Matthew waiting for his chance to get on the offensive!
  37. Volley drop, volley lob - Eddie Charlton
    Eddie Charlton looks at how the same back swing with a different follow through can send your opponent to two corners of the court
  38. Common forehand swing issues
    Here are three common problems with the forehand which will hinder you developing a good straight forehand drive.
  39. Improving your throwing action
    Here is a tip to help promote the throwing action on the forehand.
  40. Breakdown of the Forehand Swing
    Steve Townsend talks you through the forehand swing technique.
  41. Eddie Charlton - Squash Business
    Up and coming pro Eddie Charlton talks about his summer training and his match day routine.
  42. Let please? - Room to swing
    'Room to swing' is not just your back swing!
  43. Forehand Volley Drop - Saurav Goshal
    Indian no. 1 Saurav Goshal shares some tips on playing a quality forehand drop.
  44. When to play the cross-court volley nick
    The cross-court volley nick is a pretty risky shot but one of the most satisfying ways to win a rally. So when would you decide to play it?
  45. Developing balance on the ball
    This is an exercise to develop your feeling of balance when hitting your shots.
  46. What's More Important than Never Giving Up?
    Steve Townsend puts froward the theory that your attitude when you have your opponent at your knees, is even more important than when you are fighting for your life.
  47. Getting height on your lobs
    Here are a few things to work on to get good height on your lobs.
  48. A simple volley drop practice
    This is a simple drill to grove your touch and technique on your volley drops. When it is done quickly this drill is good for developing fast hands and reactions.
  49. Drive, drive, cross-court drive
    This drill will help you develop variety of shot from the back of the court.
  50. Using a short swing in the front court
    Saurav Goshal explains the benefits of using a short swing when moving into the front of the court.
  51. Using a short swing to work your opponent
    Using a short swing threatens hitting a tight short shot. This video shows how this can make your opponent work very hard!
  52. What a Rally!
    Here is an awesome rally between Peter Nicol and Chris Ryder at a recent Totalsquash exhibition.
  53. Bending your knees
    Here is why bending your knees when lunging to the ball is so important!
  54. Ball Throw
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  55. Waiting on the T
    Here is an interesting point raised by Peter Nicol on how a bit more time waiting on the T could help you play a better shot!
  56. Tour Mates - Emma Beddoes
    WISPA professional Emma Beddoes talks about her tour mates.
  57. Backhand straight drop - Emma Beddoes
    WISPA professional Emma Beddoes reveals what she is thinking when she plays the straight backhand drop.
  58. My Awesome Lobs - Saurav Goshal
    Top Indian pro Saurav Goshal talks us through the cross-court lob
  59. Racketball - Forehand drive
    Mark Fuller talks through the forehand drive from the front court in Racketball.
  60. Develop good movement through good ghosting
    Paul Carter explains the importance on making your ghosting realistic to the game
  61. Out of Court - Saurav Ghosal
    An interview with Saurav Goshal about life outside the court.
  62. Forehand Volley Lob - Eddie Charlton
    Eddie Charlton tells how he maintains his T position by using the volley lob.
  63. Direct movement to the ball - Paul Carter
    Elite coach Paul Carter dispels the myth of arcing to the ball.
  64. Cross-court Drop - Saurav Goshal
    Saurav Goshal explains the two types of cross-court drop and gives a few hints on how to play and cover it.
  65. Risk and Reward
    Emma Beddoes assesses her options and plays a risky shot that reflects her situation in the rally. Is it her best option?
  66. Getting the grip right - Paul Carter
    England Squash's Paul Carter gives you some great points on how to coach and maintain the correct grip
  67. Forehand Drop - Saurav Ghosal
    World No 26 Saurav Ghosal shares his thoughts on the forehand drop from the front of the court.
  68. Squash Business - Saurav Ghosal
    An interview with world no. 26 Saurav Ghosal about his training and match play
  69. Eddie Charlton's Tour Mates
    An interview with up and coming pro player Eddie Charlton about his 'mates' on the PSA tour!
  70. Short swing volley drop
    Here is a solo practice that will help you shorten your swing to play the volley drop
  71. The backhand trickle boast - Emma Beddoes
    This is one of Emma Beddoes favourite shots. She shares with you some tips on the shot.
  72. Rally Analysis: Chris Ryder
    An educated guess as to what's going through Chris Ryder's mind as he plays a rally.
  73. Legs 11 recovery
    Help get that lactic acid out of your legs after a hard match or training session.
  74. Forehand Volley Drop - Eddie Charlton
    Eddie Charlton gives us some key points to think about when playing the forehand volley drop
  75. Squash Business - Emma Beddoes
    An interview with world no. 24 Emma Beddoes about her training programme in the off season.
  76. Serve Return: Tips, Hints, Cheats and Strategies
    Start the rally with the upper hand following Steve's advice.
  77. Back stretches - Emma Beddoes
    These are my favourite back stretches that help keep me flexible after hard days training!
  78. Movement across the court
    This cone exercise focuses on fast quality movement across the court!
  79. Opening Rallies Strategy
    A way of approaching the opening to your matches.
  80. Figure 8 Cones
    This is a great agility exercise to use in your warm up or as part of a full agility session.
  81. Analysis of a Tall Relaxed T Position
    A look at some of the Pros on the T
  82. Two footed plant in the forehand rearcourt
    Here we talk about the benefit of hitting out of the forehand rear court using a two footed plant
  83. The Dink Drop - Chris Fuller
    This is a variation of the traditional drop shot where you get onto a boast early and 'dink' the ball into the front!
  84. The Lob Serve
    Here are a some tips to help you play your lob serve really well and exploit your opponents biggest weakness, a high backhand volley!
  85. Dealing with a loose ball
    Here is one way of dealing with a bad shot coming at you quickly when you are on the T.
  86. The V Drill for volley drops
    'Borrowed' from David Palmer this drill is awesome for developing your volley drop interception from a front court drive.
  87. Backhand volley drop off the back foot
    You can still play a backhand volley drop when time is short. It is your footwork that can help you!
  88. Grip in the fingers
    Here is how the subtle difference between holding the racket more in the fingers rather than the palm will affect your wrist movement and swing!
  89. Nick Matthew's use of a shorter swing
    Nick Matthew is able to pressure lesser opponents is by taking the ball very early in both attack and defense. Here we look at how his initial racket preparation allows him to do this.
  90. Explosive Speed - Daryl Selby
    National Champion Daryl Selby demonstrates an explosive speed exercise he incorporates in his training sessions and warm-up.
  91. Chris Gordon - Chip's Challenge
    Watch American squash pro Chris Gordon push Mark Chaloner's high score to the limit!
  92. Early ball mentality
    The volley is the earliest shot you have to play. Having the correct mind set will help you take the ball early more often and pressure your opponent!
  93. The Racket Face - Open and Closed
    Here we show Nick Matthew using two different techniques to hit length depending on the situation.
  94. Official Conduct
    An Updated version of the "How to get the best from your Ref" article featuring James Willstrop and John Massarella.
  95. Explosive Speed from the T
    Sarah Kippax takes you through the next part of her speed warm up which focuses on explosive speed from the T
  96. Playing the ball
    By asking for a let you are leaving the rally outcome in the hands of the Referee! Take charge of grey area rallies by playing the ball more often!
  97. Straightening a Crosscourt
    Here is a gem of technique that will help you straighten a ball hit cross-court onto your forehand!
  98. Training and Playing with Daryl Selby
    National Champion Daryl Selby talks about his training and and match play!
  99. Fast Feet - Sarah Kippax
    England player Sarah Kippax shows you the first of three speed drills she uses in her warm-up
  100. Bridging with Daryl Selby
    Daryl Selby demonstrates one of his warm up exercises to fire up his gluts and lower core before he starts lunging.
  101. James Willstrop's Pre-match Groove
    James Willstrop finishes his pre-match practice session with this unstructured practice drill!
  102. Crosscourt Drop Drill
    Here is a simple little drill for 2 players, or a player and a coach, mainly for a shot that is not often worked on, the cross court drop.
  103. Recovering to the 'T' with Backfoot Pivot
    How to be in the best position when recovering to the 'T' to cover your opponent's likely shot options.
  104. Intercepting the Crosscourt from the Rear Court
    Here are some tips about when to look for the cross court drive interception and how to play the volley drop from it!
  105. Chip's Challenge - John White
    Can the hard hitting John White keep control of the ball to beat Mark Challoner's record 93!
  106. Hold and Deception - James Willstrop
    James Willstrop on why you should develop a holding shot and what affect it will have on your opponent!
  107. Top Tip - Developing Cut
    Here's a top tip to help you get a good leading edge when you are playing your shots. This will help you put a bit of cut on the ball and help your control!
  108. Crosscourt Height
    You may be hitting a good angle on your cross-court from the front but are you getting the maximum benefit?
  109. Desperate Boasts!
    When you are stuck in the rear court and there is no option but to boast here are two variation to the standard boast to consider.
  110. Out of Court with James Willstrop
    Interesting interview with James Willstrop overlaid with some of his on court pre-match hitting routine.
  111. Squash Legends
    Ten minutes of top rallies from the recent Squash Legends final between Peter Nicol and Jonathan Power.
  112. Let and No-Let Situations
    A look at some of the issues to decide between a let and a no-let!
  113. Movement across the court
    Your movement across the court will depend on the width of the ball and how much time you have. Here are some footwork patterns is suit.
  114. Applying Pressure with your Serve
    When you serve, you are at rest, the ball is in your hand and you have time, so it is surely the easiest time to hit an accurate shot!
  115. Out of Court with Peter Nicol
    An interview with squash icon Peter Nicol, about life outside the court.
  116. Jenny's Cross Court Fade - Coach's View
    Steve Townsend looks at Jenny Duncalf's cross court fade and how it might help you.
  117. Footwork to a 3/4 Length Ball
    Your movement to a 3/4 length ball needs to be quick and efficient. Here we look at the footwork required to hit off the 'backfoot'.
  118. Analysis of Nicol David's Backhand
    Deconstruction of the backhand technique of 5 time World Champion Nicol David.
  119. Tim Garner's Tour Mates
    An interview with former top30 player and Eventis director about his 'mates' past and present on the PSA tour!
  120. Peter Nicol's Movement from the 'T'
    Peter Nicol explains how his good movement comes from his feet placement and good balance on the 'T'
  121. James Willstrop - Lower Tin and Different Courts
    James Willstrop talks about how the lower tin and playing on different courts have shaped the modern game.
  122. James Willstrop's Tour Mates and Chip's Challenge
    See how James Willstrop fares when he takes up Chip's Challenge and hear his Tour Mates interview!
  123. Tim Garner’s forehand topspin drop/drive disguise
    An unusual method of disguising your drop shots as demonstrated by Tim Garner.
  124. Peter's Punishing Width
    A fantastic rally showcasing and highlighting the importance of good cross-court width.
  125. Service Throw
    Here we look at how the height you throw the ball up on your service can affect the consistency of your shot.
  126. Back Wall Timing
    When the ball is coming off the back wall, hold your final step until the ball hits the back wall - here's how.
  127. Non-Racket Arm on the Forehand
    How to use your non-racket arm on the forehand
  128. James Willstrop's Backhand Drop
    James Willstrop talks about his favourite shot, the straight backhand drop.
  129. Traffic Light T
    A novel way of visualising your T position.
  130. What's In The Bag? - Peter Nicol
    Find out what is in former world number 1 Peter Nicol's Prince racket bag these days!
  131. Backhand Topspin Drop - Tim Garner
    Tim Garner demonstrates one of his favourite shots, the topspin drop. The opponent believes the ball is being hit long when in fact it dips short!
  132. A Lunge with a Twist! - James Willstrop
    James Willstrop shows you a different kind of lunge routine to use in your general warm-up to a training session or a match.
  133. Tour Mates - Peter Nicol
    An interview with former world no. 1 Peter Nicol about his 'mates' past and present on the PSA tour!
  134. Dying Length - Peter Nicol
    Peter Nicol talks about his favourite shot and give us a few pointers to playing it sucessfully.
  135. Court Sprints - Tim Garner
    Ex Pro Tim Garner explains his twist on the humble court sprint!
  136. Danny Lee's Short Game Solo
    Here are a few solo practices from Squash Coach Danny Lee to grove your drops and volley drops from the centre of the court.
  137. Peter Nicol's Tour of the Glass Court
    Peter Nicol takes you on a tour of the glass court and highlights the major differences between it and a conventional plaster court.
  138. Out of Court - Tim Garner
    An interview with Tim Garner, ex pro and EVENTIS Director of Events about life outside the court
  139. Pre Season Panic Sessions
    The new squash season is upon you in a few weeks and you are not feeling confident about your game... but don't panic.... what can you do to get by?
  140. Out of Court - Joe Lee
    An interview with Joe Lee, world ranked 77, about life outside the court
  141. Recovery Step
    Using a recovery step will help your leading leg get you out of your lunge and back to the T more efficiently.
  142. Variation Analysis - Backhand Front Corner
    Here is a simple pen and paper analysis tool which highlights players shot variation, or generally lack of it, from the front corners.
  143. Space And Weight Transfer
    Keeping good distance from the ball will allow you to move into the ball and get your weight coming through the shot.
  144. Keeping Away From Ball
    One of the key fundamentals in squash is keeping away from the ball. Here are some reasons why you need to keep working on your spacing!
  145. The Lob Line Game To Develop Lift and Float
    This is a great fun game to develop your lobs.It helps you to get a feel of how to give the ball more flight time and to create that 'float'!
  146. Racket And Arm Alignment To The Contact Point
    Getting the alignment of the racket head, wrist, elbow and shoulder right on striking the ball will help you keep that ball straight.
  147. Backwards Movement Practice
    In most instances when you return to the T from the front of the court the backward shuffle is preferable. This is a simple cone exercise that will help you improve this footwork.
  148. Crosscourt Over Rotation
    Eliminating any over rotation when you hit cross-court from the front corner is key to hitting a good consistent width and recovering effectively to the T after your shot.
  149. 360 Degree Lunge
    This exercise great for you if you get a lot of tightness around the hip, aductor or glut areas.
  150. Body Orientation When Driving Straight And Cross
    Here is a quick clip about the differences in body orientation from straight drive to cross-court drive.
  151. Power Squat Jumps
    Here is an exercise which will improve your explosive power and get you accelerating off the 'T'
  152. Movement Rotation In The Front Court
    A cause of confusion is when players have to rotate around each other moving in and out of the front court. Here are two clear cut positional extremes that may help you better understand the situation
  153. Boast And Drive with Straight Drive Option
    This exercise concentrates on boasts and straight drives but is more dynamic than the basic boast and drive exercise.
  154. Tour Mates - Tom Richards
    An interview with World No. 30 Tom Richards about his 'mates' on the PSA tour!
  155. Developing Skilled Players For Long Term Benefits
    A look at the balance between coaching techniques to players,or letting them work it out for themselves.
  156. Box Power Jumps
    Here is an explosive power exercise which will improve your movement off the 'T'
  157. Boast and Drive Discipline (Part 2)
    The second part of how to practice like a Pro using the basic boast and drive routine!
  158. Let Please - How Much Effort?
    This is an extreme example of a common situation on the squash court – where you find your opponent directly between you and the ball. How much effort can you make?
  159. Chip's Challenge - England Transition Squad
    See how five English up and coming players fare as they attempt to beat each other' best score and Mark Chaloner's figure of eight volleys record!
  160. Boast and Drive Discipline (Part 1)
    How to make the most of your practice time on court by being disciplined in even the most basic of exercises, the humble boast and drive!
  161. Extension on the Serve
    A couple of quick things you can learn from Nick Matthew's serve.
  162. 3 Player Boast and Drive Variation
    Here is a variation for 3 players to do boast and drive with 3 people on a court.
  163. Hitting A Crosscourt Very Wide
    Here are two situations where you may choose to hit a cross-court shot very wide.
  164. Squash Business - Tom Richards
    Professional player Tom Richards talks about his training, match preparation etc
  165. Improving at Squash – Habits
    Everyone has bad habits, here's how to change them to good ones!
  166. Cross-court Volley Cut - Jenny Duncalf
    Jenny Duncalf, world no.2, takes you through an attacking shot that she likes to play, instead of going for a cross-court volley nick.
  167. Backhand Volley Drop - Tom Richards
    This is Tom Richards' (WR 30) take on the backhand volley drop. Some top tips to attack the ball short for you to put into your game!
  168. Closing The Racket Face To Generate Power
    We often talk about playing with an open racket face. So what does closing the racket to a flat face give us?
  169. My Favourite Solo - Joe Lee
    This is British Junior Champion 2008 Joe Lee's favourite shot and how he practices it!
  170. What's In The Bag? - Tom Richards
    Find out what is in squash pro Tom Richards (WR 30) racket bag!
  171. Chips Challenge - The Lee Family
    See how PSA top 77 player Joe Lee gets on in his attempt to beat Mark Challoner's record. To add extra spice father Danny takes up the family challenge!
  172. Volley Solo - Up And Down
    This solo exercise incorporates volley control over the whole length of the court all the while moving your feet.
  173. North, South, East, West Hop
    Tom Richards shows you an prehab exercise you can do to reduce the risk of injuries by firing up your gluteal muscles before you play!
  174. Movement Recovery From The Rear Court
    After hitting from the rear court it is necessary to get ourselves facing the front wall as soon as possible, so again we are able to move in any direction as required.
  175. Single Corner Ghosting
    Ghosting is essentially squash movement without the ball. It is an excellent exercise for grooving your court movement as you don't have the pressure of hitting a ball to target.
  176. Did You Know? - Odd One Out
    Which one these four pictures is the the odd one out and why?
  177. Back Foot, Three Quarter Length Solo
    This solo exercise will allow you to become more comfortable hitting the ball off the back foot from a 3/4 length ball.
  178. Preparing for tournaments
    A guide to help you be properly prepared for your upcoming events and beyond.
  179. Over The Shoulder - Explosive Speed
    The beauty of these exercises are their simplicity, you just need a ball and a wall! They work on developing your reaction time, explosiveness and speed over a short distance.
  180. Rear Court Recovery
    After playing a straight drive from the rear court it's easy to recover slowly towards the 'T' but not get there. Investing the energy to get further forward makes any volley that much
  181. Hopping Mad!
    Improve your individual leg strength and coordination with these ladder hopping exercises.
  182. Why Drop Straight As Your Percentage?
    There are three good reasons to use the straight drop as the percentage shot with the crosscourt as the variation!
  183. Moving Up The Court To Narrow The Angles
    Find out how your T position affects your ability to intercept your opponent's crosscourt shots.
  184. Long Swing And Short Swing Drops
    Here are two different approaches to attacking a loose ball in the the front forehand corner.
  185. 'Butt To Ball' On Your Forehand Drop
    Why set up for your forehand drop shot at the front of the court with your butt of your racket pointing towards the ball?
  186. Old Balls Warm Up and Speed Drill
    This squash specific movement exercise can be used in your warm-up or as a stand alone speed drill.
  187. Using The Back Foot Near Back Of Serve Box
    Why play off the back foot when hitting the ball in and around the back of the service box?
  188. Analyse Your Lengths Using A Scatter Diagram
    This pen and paper exercise will help to make you more aware of the length you are hitting when you next go onto court.
  189. More Space And Time In The Back Corners
    Letting the ball work for you after the back wall by waiting a split second longer will give you more time and space to play a better drive.
  190. Your Style of Play and your String Tension
    A guide to help you choose the tension of your strings.
  191. The 'Opening' Balance
    Having created an opening to hit a dying length you have a difficult balance. Hitting long and hard enough to get the ball past your opponent but short and soft enough so it doesn't come back to
  192. Drop Drive Exercise With Movement
    Adding movement into your basic drive exercise will challenge both your movement and shot control. Here are four progressions on this theme for you to try!
  193. Attacking And Defensive Length Of Drives
    Liven up your basic 'drop drive' exercise with some attacking and defensive drive targets, to hit in sequence or according to the quality of the drop.
  194. Forehand Returns From The Backhand Side
    If you play an opponent who returns serve on his forehand from the backhand side then this is how you should adapt your serve to cause them all sorts of problems.
  195. Return Of Serve Chess
    As you play better opponents they may change their receive position from time to time. So your standard side wall serve is no longer effective. How can you change your serve to cause them problems?
  196. Speed Around The Clock
    This is an excellent exercise for developing short sharp bursts of speed about the court. It doesn't look tough but believe me, it hurts!
  197. Transfer of Weight Into The Shot
    Many sports talk about transfer of weight and it is important for us squash players too. This is one way to think about transferring your weight into your shot.
  198. Hitting A Consistent Length From The Front Court
    If you struggle to hit a consistent length from the front of the court, particularly from the boast, then this is a great exercise for you.
  199. Controlling Your Drops With A Short Swing
    If you struggle to control the pace of your drop shots then it may help you to play the shot with a shorter swing.
  200. Court Short
    The 'T' is the centre of the court width but not the court length. Usually players stand a racket length or so behind the Short Line when on the 'T' so the distance to the front is
  201. Where To Take The Ball For Your Backhand Returns
    To hit a really good backhand return of serve do you take the ball before the side wall or after wards? How does the width of your opponent's serve affect your decision making?
  202. Cone Shuttles
    This is a simple movement exercise that can be used as a warm up or a speed drill.
  203. Grip Up, Grip Down
    Some people hold the racket further up the handle and others prefer to grip further down. One gives you control and the other gives more power. Which is best for your game?
  204. Keeping Your Wrist Quiet When Playing Drops
    Keeping the wrist quiet will help you with your drop shots. A firmer wrist will allow you to push through the shot and give you more control and consistancy.
  205. How to Beat Someone Better Than You!
    Advice how to achieve the very difficult task of beating a player you is seemingly better than you are.
  206. Back Wall Boasts - Making Your Mind Up!
    When you have forced your opponent to play a back wall boast life you have lots of time to think, get into position and put the ball away! It is not as easy as it sounds!
  207. Pairs Ladder Drill
    Squash movement involves lots of side to side steps and changes of direction. Work with a partner on this random ladder exercise to help improve your lateral movement about the court in matches.
  208. Serving To A Left Hander
    As a right hander you should generally serve from the left hand service box when playing 'lefties'. This is why!
  209. Ability And Effort To Reach The Ball
    If there is interference but the player could not have reached the ball should he be entitled to a let? What if he could have got there but did not make much effort?
  210. Right Hander Verses Left Hander Strategy
    Here is a classic right and left hander rally. Tactically there will be lots of cross courts onto each others backhands so look for the weak shot to finish the rally!
  211. Attacking Lobs
    It doesn’t matter how good you are, players always find really high balls difficult to deal with, especially on the backhand. Throw up a few lobs and you will be surprised what comes your way!
  212. Rear-court Kills
    For most players this is one of the most difficult shots to hit. The flip side is that when played well, it is one of the most devastating too. Here are some important pointers!
  213. Racket Leg Reach In The Front Forehand Corner
    When under pressure and stretching into the front forehand corner it is often better to lead with your racket leg to give you the longest possible reach. So what shot choices do you have from here?
  214. The Science Behind Taking the Ball Early.
    A demonstration of how much taking the ball early helps you.
  215. Margins Of Error When Playing A Drop
    When you have maneuvered your opponent out of position behind you this will allow you a margin of error on your drop shot. This means you are less likely to make a mistake on the shot.
  216. An Unofficial Use For The Service Line
    Officially the service line is only in play for the serve. However you can use it during the rally as a guide to help you hit a better length out of the rear court.
  217. Judging The Ball In The Back From The Bounce
    The earlier you can read what the ball will do in the back corner the more time you have to get into the correct hitting position and play a quality shot.
  218. Lateral Ladder Drills
    Squash movement involves lots of side to side steps and changes of direction. Use these ladder exercises to help improve your lateral movement about the court in matches.
  219. Did You Know?
    Some interesting and bizarre facts about squash. As Michael Caine never said, "Not a lot of people know that!"
  220. All about your strings!
    Your strings, and how to look after them.
  221. Let Please - Interference Of The Backswing
    Here's a great example of a common marginal 'let or stroke' decision. Did the player have room to swing or not?
  222. Good Rally Highlighting Two Wall Boast Width
    When you get it right the 2 wall attacking boast can be devastating. It is risky though because if you don't get it right it opens the court for your opponent. This rally highlights it to good ef
  223. Forehand Kill Variation
    When you get a loose half court ball on the forehand a straight kill is often good option. Occassionally though, a cross-court kill might be used for variation, depending on your opponent's posit
  224. How to Beat Unorthodox Opponents.
    A checklist to help you overcome your most awkward opponents.
  225. Defensive Boast
    Why not use a high defensive boast when you are in real trouble. It is unlikely to hit the tin and gives you plenty of time to get to the 'T'!
  226. Let Please - Freedom To Hit The Front Wall?
    Here is an interesting refereeing situation about allowing direct access to hit the ball onto the front wall.
  227. ABBREVIATED RULES ON SQUASH
    This abbreviated version of the World Singles Squash Rules is to help players to understand the basics. This text is issued by the World Squash Federation.
  228. Hitting A Tight Ball Off The Side Wall
    When we are playing squash what we are trying to do is put the ball right on the side wall preferably in a corner. What happens when your opponent does this to you? How are we going to get this off?
  229. Boast - Drive Session
    A session based around the boast-drive drill, which will test and improve your touch from both front and back.
  230. Anaeorobic ghosting session with match play.
    A ghosting session to develop your anaerobic capacity, with the added challenge of
  231. Front Foot Forward
    By putting your front foot forward when hitting the ball it turns your chest to the side wall which is a key position when hitting a straight drive.
  232. Lob Width
    Learn where to aim your cross-court lobs and what factors do you need to consider when you direct your shot into the back corner.
  233. Lob Serves
    Getting your lob serves right will put you in command of most of the rallies. Here are a few tips to help you get height on them so they are dropping into the back corner.
  234. Basic Ladder Agility Exercises
    Here are some basic ladder exercises to help with your general agility, balance and coordination which should transfer to your movement around the court.
  235. Back Wall Boasts
    Hitting the ball off the back wall is usually a last resort but it can get you back in the rally. Here are some tactical and technical tips for you to try.
  236. What Balls For You?
    There are lots of different sorts of squash balls so which one should you use?
  237. Preparation - Your Mental Advantage
    How to be one step ahead before you step onto court by having perfect preparation.
  238. Directing The Serve Using Your Throw
    Here is how you can use your throw to help you direct your serve more accurately.
  239. Boast, Drive, Drive/Volley
    Here’s a tough drill working on lots of areas of your game, but specifically getting you to look to volley the drive from the front.
  240. Chris Ryder's Tour Mates
    An interview with World No. 35 Chris Ryder about his 'mates' on the PSA tour!
  241. Adjust Your Contact Point For Your Straight Drives
    As you have probably discovered there are a lot of things that can go wrong when you are trying to hit a straight drive. However here is one thing you can check for yourself!
  242. Balls For The Bin!
    A good racket, comfortable shoes and a warm squash court...why spoil your game playing with a dead, skiddy ball.!
  243. Make the Most of Your Luck
    Challenging your attitude to a piece of good fortune.
  244. Total Top Tip - The Sprint Counter
    A little tip to help you keep count of those sets of court sprints!
  245. Choke The Grip
    Shortening your grip will help you to get the difficult tight balls out of the back corners!
  246. Boast Lob Volley Routines
    Here is a great exercise to work on your boasts, cross-court lobs and high volleys, together with your movement about the court. Extend the basic practice with some interesting progressions too!
  247. The Backhand Drop From the Rear Court
    PSA no.35 Chris Ryder gives insight into playing the backhand drop from the rear of the court.
  248. Out Of Court with Chris Ryder
    An interview with World no.35 Chris Ryder about life outside the court
  249. Extending Your Swing Through the Ball
    How extending and straightening your follow through can help you hit it straight.
  250. Using Side Spin On Your volleys
    Learn how and why to hit around the outside of the ball on the volley to pull the ball into the side wall.
  251. Racket Head Speed and Deception
    Elite coach Rchard O'Connor shares his ideas on the importance of racket head speed with regard to deception.
  252. Using Cut To Control Your Length
    Putting cut on the ball will help you hit a consistently good length
  253. A Short But Perfectly Formed Rally
    Played well, squash is a simple game!
  254. Racket Handle NOT Ball!
    If you get too close to the ball in the back corners to have any choice of shot then this tip is for you!
  255. Using Cut On Your Drop Shots
    In order to get really good control on our drop shots it is good to try and put some cut on the ball. This is how to do it.
  256. Reaction Ball Squash
    A great fun way to the reactions of a cat!
  257. The Movement after your Backhand Service Return
    Correct volley technique is the secret to clearing your service return.
  258. Squash ball Fetch!!
    Simple game for speed training.
  259. Service Box Target Game
    This is a fun target game for two players to develop their control and accuracy to hit the ball into a specific area of the court.
  260. How to deal with a grinder
    Advice to make sure you are not worked off the court.
  261. Hold On The Back Foot - Richard O'Connor
    Richard shows you how to get that extra bit of power and deception by transferring your weight from back to front foot.
  262. Nick Matthew's Tips on the Forehand Volley Drop
    A few secrets from world top 5 Nick Matthew about the forehand volley drop!
  263. Daryl Selby - Out Of Court
    An interview with National Racketball Champion Daryl Selby
  264. Daryl Selby - Out Of Court Take 1!
    An interview with National Racketball Champion Daryl Selby
  265. First Step Quickness Drill - Nick Matthew
    Nick Matthew shows a footwork drill he uses in his warm up which develops his speed off the mark in any direction.
  266. Ghosting Tips from Lewis Walters
    Lewis Walters give you a few key tips on what to concentrate on when ghosting
  267. Solo - Side Wall Drives Progressions
    Here is a solo drill for drives that you can add to as you improve your control!
  268. Daryl Selby - Tour Mates
    An interview with World No. 26 Daryl Selby about his 'mates' on the PSA tour!
  269. Did You Know? Clean Balls Please
    Some interesting and bizarre facts about squash. As Michael Caine never said, "Not a lot of people know that!"
  270. Ten Minute Solo Routine
    Just ten minutes of regular solo practice will improve your ball control and confidence to hit the ball to targets in matches!
  271. Backhand Volley Drop
    A guide to one of the most useful attacking weapons in squash.
  272. Strangle a Shot-Maker.
    The third in the series of game plans for different opponent types. An article describing the best way to tackle playing a shot-maker.
  273. Using your Non-Playing Arm.
    Your non-playing hand is important - find out why.
  274. Spin For Serve
    How do you decide who serves first in a match?
  275. Total Top Tip - Keeping Your Ball Warm
    A golden nugget to help you on your way! How to make your drops more realistic during solo practice.
  276. Out-Smarting a Hacker!
    Tips to beat hard hitting players.
  277. Coping With Difficult Serves
    When you are facing a difficult volley return of serve you need to respond defensively. Deal with the challenge by defending the ball, playing what might be considered a containing shot.
  278. How to Beat a Speed Merchant.
    Tips and pointers for beating a particularly fast opponent
  279. Return Of Serve - Quality and Concentration
    The first shot you play in each rally is so important in determining who will be in charge of that rally. Your concentration should be high on these key shots, your serve or your return.
  280. Jonathan Kemp - Out Of Court
    An interview with world top 40 player Jonathan Kemp
  281. Being Ready For A Close Nick
    When the ball hits near the nick two extremes occur depending on whether the ball hits the floor or the wall first. Here is how to cover both.
  282. A Perfect Rally!
    As Punch said to the audience "That's the way to do it!"
  283. A Guide to Between Game Team Talks.
    Some advice for those crucial talks!
  284. Turning
    This clip explains the 'Turning' rule and why you should ask for a let for safety!
  285. Playing The Trickle Boast
    The when and the where to play a Trickle Boast!
  286. Nick Matthew - Tour Mates
    Find out some inside info on Nick Matthew's Tour Mates!
  287. Lured by the volley drop trap!
    This clip looks at the set up of a shot and using it when you really need it!
  288. Looking for the Backhand Straight Return
    By looking for the obvious service return you can take charge of the rally from the start!
  289. Chips Challenge - Jonathan Kemp
    See how PSA top 30 player Jonathan Kemp gets on in his attempt to beat Mark Challoner's record
  290. Chip's Challenge - Leaderboard
    My name is Mark Chaloner and I managed 93 on the figure of eight volleys (in one minute). See if you can beat that!
  291. Reading An Overhit Shot Off The Backwall
    The ball is faster than all of us! If you can read the ball correctly and move into position early then the ball will very kindly travel to you!
  292. The Open and Closed Racket Face
    The differences in the angle of your racket face is explained.
  293. Nick Matthew - Out Of Court
    An interview with 2009 British Champion Nick Matthew.
  294. Jonathan Kemp - Tour Mates
    Find out some inside info on Jonathan Kemp's Tour Mates!
  295. What Type Of Boast?
    This clip delves into the tactical considerations of two wall and three wall boasts?
  296. Drop Shot Width. Nick or Tight?
    Where should you aim your drop shot exactly?
  297. Pyramid Bike session
    A hard anaerobic inverse pryramid bike session. This will improve your ability to continue working hard when your legs are burning!
  298. Getting More Height On Your Lobs
    Here is a little tip for you if you struggle to get enough height on your lobs.
  299. Pre-serve Routine
    Having a routine you go through when you serve will help you consistently serve the ball where you want it to go.
  300. Aussie Cross-court
    Here is a variation for you in the front backhand corner and it's called the Aussie Cross-court.
  301. How to get the best from your Ref!
    Some tips and advice on how to ensure decisions don't go against you!
  302. Lesson Plan to Introduce Volleys
    A structured lesson to introduce a group to volleys.
  303. Lesson Plan to Introduce to Straight Drives
    An hour long lesson plan introducing straight drives.
  304. Split step
    Split Steps help to give you an explosive first movement off the T.
  305. Inside Spin
    Glue your drop shots to the side wall.
  306. Cross-court Training Session
    This is a fun, competitive ¾ court style session for 2 – 5 players, suitable for intermediates lasting up to 90 minutes. It works on a variety of shots and skills.
  307. Pressure Volley Session
    A great aerobic session working on volleys, this session helps people get used to the feeling and intensity of pushing forward and cutting the ball off early.
  308. Solo Angles
    Let the ball bounce. Give yourself time to start! Hit softer and lift ball higher. Keep your feet moving.
  309. Should You Change Your Play for PAR?
    “I prefer traditional scoring, because when serving it gives me a degree of freedom, knowing that I won’t lose a point and I can therefore play more aggressively.”
  310. Hand Feed for Back Corner Drives
    If you want to practice getting the ball out of the back corner, then an excellent way of learning do this is to hand feed yourself.
  311. Early Preparation and Good Variation
    What is the common denominator for all of Jenny's shots from the front forehand corner? It's early preparation!
  312. Boast, Cross-court Drive, Straight Drive
    This pairs routine is excellent for improvers to work on their ball control with some pressure on their movement.
  313. Using Volleys To Create Pressure
    One way of putting pressure on your opponent is to hit the ball as early as possible, thus giving them less time to recover for their next shot.
  314. Lets and Strokes: a simple giude
    This area of the rules is really complicated, but let me show you two classic interference situations to help explain the difference between a let and a stroke.
  315. Have faith
    Sometimes a good shot does not reap instant rewards, but you must take the position it gives you and keep applying pressure to your opponent.
  316. Cross-court Short Game Set Up
    This is a progression of the cross court short game. In this variation, you are allowed the option to hit one shot back to yourself (a set up) for you to volley into your opponent's front corner.
  317. Crosscourt Short game
    This is a great fun conditioned game, that's brilliant for your squash.One player has the front forehand corner, and the other takes the front backhand corner.
  318. Movement recovery from the front court
    Watch how Nicol moves back to the T from the front of the court. She resists the temptation to turn and run forwards, which would be quicker, but would leave her facing the wrong way!
  319. Solo Practice - Side Walls
    Great for racket head and ball control, this drill isn't as easy as it looks. Hit the ball from one side wall to the other, firstly with a bounce, and then on the volley.
  320. How Long To Hit Your Drives
    Whenever you hit a squash shot, you really need to think about what you are trying to do to your opponent, apnd when you hit a drive or a length to the back of the court it's no different.
  321. Pairs Practice - Volley Returns
    Confidence in your volleys will come from lots practice. This pairs exercise will help you develop the control of the ball you will need to return serve to the rear court.
  322. Momentum Change
    Having watched the Murray - Gasquet match at Wimbledon yesterday, it reminded me how all sporting contests, with squash no exception, can be massively affected by momentum swings.
  323. Mark Chaloner - Out of Court
    An interview with PSA chairman (ex world no. 7) Mark Chaloner
  324. Solo Practice - Door Control
    This drill really develops your ball control. Try to hit the door with your shots as many times as you can consecutively.
  325. Anticipating cross-court return of serves
    There are common patterns of play in squash to be looking out for...One of which is the cross court return of serve from the forehand.
  326. Chips Challenge - Natalie Grainger
    Hi my name is Natalie Grainger and I am doing Chip's Challenge. Try it and see how you match up against the Pros!
  327. Solo Practice - Overhit Drives
    Here you are trying to get your drives to hit the back wall before they hit the floor.
  328. Getting tight balls out of the back corners
    Here is a little tip to get 'seriously' tight balls out of the back corner.
  329. Practice Makes Perfect - Lob serve
    Make time to practice!
  330. Chips Challenge - Dom Lloyd-Walter
    Hi my name is Dom Lloyd-Walter and I am doing Chip's challenge.. Try it and see how you match up against the Pros!
  331. Serve Variation - At the body
    A great variation to your normal serve is to hit the ball into your opponent’s body. The aim is to catch them by surprise and give them no room to swing, which can lead to a loose return.
  332. Chosing When To Go Short
    Watch this rally between Natalie Grainger and Laura Lengthorn-Massaro, and note Natalie Grainger's shot selection. Natalie has a chance to attack the front here....and here.....but waits until
  333. Service Return Basics
    Your first shot of each rally is the most important as it will likely decide who will be in control.
  334. Which Part Of the 'T'
    Your exact position on the T should vary from shot to shot. It will be dictated by your previous shot and also by the preferred playing style of your opponent.
  335. Figure 8 Speed Drill - Mark Chaloner
    To set up the figure-of-eight speed work drill…start in the front corner…hold the racket by the head.
  336. Introduction to Boasts
    When we play the ball off the sidewall, and then onto the front wall, it is called a boast.
  337. How Wide To Hit Your Cross-court Shots?
    I'm going to talk to you about the width of your cross-court shots.
  338. Good Serve Basics
    A good serve should hit the sidewall to make it harder for our opponent to play a tight return.
  339. Get A Grip!
    Squash is a fast game so we don’t have time to change grip from forehand to backhand, therefore we use the same grip both sides.
  340. Topspin Forehand Drop
    Hi, I'm Steve Townsend and I'm going to talk to you about playing a topspin drop shot.
  341. Service Rules
    You begin the rally with a serve. When you start serving you can choose to serve from the left or right service box.
  342. Backhand Serve - Steve Townsend
    Hi, I'm Steve Townsend and I'd like to give you a few tips on the backhand serve.
  343. Backhand Lob
    The lob is a fantastic shot for getting out of trouble and back into the rally.
  344. Gripping a Racket
    How to grip a squash racket
  345. Mark Chaloner - Tour Mates
    An interview with PSA chairman (ex world no. 7) Mark Chaloner
  346. Forehand Drive
    The straight forehand drive is the most common way to get the ball into back forehand corner.
  347. Boast, Crosscourt, Straight Routine
    This is a progression of the standard boast, x-court drive, straight drive routine
  348. Channel Game with Volley Drop
    This game encourages you to build a rally and pick the correct ball to attack short.
  349. Channel Length Game
    This is very closed drill to help improve your straight drive and straight volley.
  350. Boast and Drive Routine
    The rear court player boasts both sides whilst the forecourt player drives straight. Swap roles after a set period of time or a certain number of shots.
  351. Channel Games
    Channel games challenge your ability to keep the ball straight and tight to the side wall.
  352. Serve and Move
    Once you feel you have good control of the serve then you can develop this to hit the serve as you move to the T position from the service box.
  353. Shoe Game
    This is played as per a standard length game but with an added target; all balls must still bounce beyond the short line to stay in the rally.
  354. Timed Drives
    Set a stopwatch to 60 seconds and see how many drives you can hit into the target area within that time.
  355. Practicing
    In most other sports matches are interspersed with training sessions, which are seen as an important preparation for these matches.
  356. Squash Court Markings
    A video showing the markings and areas of the squash court.
  357. Solo Practice
    Solo practice is an important part of improving your shots. It allows you time to groove your strokes, try out new shots and explore different ways of hitting the ball.
  358. Forehand Drop
    The drop shot is the most direct way to put the ball tight into the front corners.
  359. T Posture
    You know by now, that we want to be on the T, but let’s look at that in more detail.
  360. Chips Challenge - Chris Fuller
    Hi my name is Chris Fuller and I am doing Chip's challenge.
  361. Backhand Flick Out of Trouble
    When under pressure in the front backhand corner, a well played straight flick can instantly reverse who’s dominating the rally in one shot.
  362. Move Your Opponent
    You can make it hard for your opponent by putting him or her in one corner and then moving them to another.
  363. Backhand Drop Shot
    Once we have our opponent stuck behind us a drop shot is a great way to move our opponent the length of the court, and it may even turn out to be a winner.
  364. Backhand Drive
    A straight backhand drive is the most common way to get the ball into the back backhand corner.
  365. Joel Hinds - Out of Court
    Off the wall interview with Joel Hinds.
  366. Eddie Charlton - Tour Mates
    Eddie Charlton talking about his fellow squash juniors
  367. 3 Racket Speed Drill - Mark Chaloner
    Speed drills require consistency of times, control of movement and lowering your rest times so that you are able to repeat the same exercise with the same quality with less recovery time.
  368. Forehand Lob - Fiona Geaves
    One of the tips I’d like to show you is you actual approach to the ball. This is one of the only times you want to go forward TO the ball.
  369. Peter Nicol - Lessons Learned (Part 3)
    If all your preparation has gone absolutely perfectly, then great. But most of the time, it won't have done.
  370. Peter Nicol - Lessons Learned (Part 2)
    In training, if you're meant to be doing 10 sets of something, do 10. Or 11. Or 12. But never do nine.
  371. Peter Nicol - Lessons Learned (Part 1)
    It was by looking at him, by showing myself and also seeing what he had to offer, that I beat him. He retired soon after that.
  372. Fiona Geaves - Interview
    Interview with Fiona Geaves about her life and interests.
  373. Introduction to Total Squash
    This is a short guide to help you get the best from the total squash site.