MARVELLOUS MARTIN
Hi-Performance Coach Jesse Engelbrecht explains how to top up on
positive habits ... |
FILLING YOUR MENTAL BUCKET
Hi-Performance Coach Jesse Engelbrecht explains how to top up on
positive habits ... |
IN THE HOT SEAT
Are the players playing this game to the rules and are they taking the
referees for mugs? Squash Player puts Lee Drew in the Hot Seat to answer
the tough questions. |
THE SECRET OF THE BRITISH OPEN IN ONE KEY STAT
Cross Court Analytics provides the key data that allows insightful
analysis of the British Open performances |
FARAG IS ONE STEP AHEAD
World no.1 Ali Farag adapts his game for different opponents and this is
how he plans it.
Read Part 4 of this series with the world no.1 |
ASAL SPILLS THE BEANS
In the latest issue of Squash Player magazine editor Ian Mckenzie meets
up with the sport's top young player, the enigma, Mostafa Asal |
DREW’S Diagnosis
Lee Drew outlines Nour El Sherbini’s outstanding squash attributes and
chooses to highlight one he says is easily overlooked – her awarenes …
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MY GAME: Ali Farag: Part 3
Favourite shots, repairing rallies and ball condititions ... |
TACTICS - Tactical Errors Part 5
Squash Player analyses the key tactical errors of failing to take
attacking opportunities and of failing to volley
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THE MIND GAME - Combating Nerves 2
In part two of his series on dealing with anxiety Jesse Engelbrecht
presents helpful techniques you can use
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TACTICAL ERRORS: 3
Improve your in-game decision making by clarifying what is a tactical
error and what is not. |
SQUASH PHILOSOPHY
Before you hit a ball let’s get the mental side of your game right says
Danny Massaro. |
SHOT SELECTION IN LIGHTS
It sounds easy but Shot Selection under pressure is not that easy.
Phillip Marlowe explains his helpful traffic light system. |
ANALYSIS: Dessouky v Farag
Dessouky v Farag
How did Fares Dessouky learn to beat the world no.1. What were the key
factors? |
STREET RACKETS
Let’s take our racket sports out into the streets says Marcel Straub and
develops the platform to do it. |
CONCENTRATION AND FRUSTRATION
Frank Sanderson provided tips on how important concentration is, how to
do it and how frustration can disrupt it. |
Mike Dale meets legendary coach Hesham El Attar,
whose tutelage helped mould many of Egypt’s modern-day stars
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THE MIND GAME
Jessie Englbrecht, the High Performance Coach continues his series on
how visualisation can improve your game |
The Tactical Conundrum
In tactic no.8 we solve the classic tactical conundrum, how do you
get the balance right between structure and variation …
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Physio’s Therapy
Physiotherapist Phil Newton answers the frequently asked question,
“What’s the best way to avoid getting a sports injury.” |
Match Points
In part three of a new series, Egypt’s Mohamed ElShorbagy continues
to talk squash with Ian McKenzie |
Training Around Back Pain
In part four of this new series, Derek Ryan, a chartered
physiotherapist, looks at training around back pain |
HAVING A ‘CHERLIN'
Is there any part of your body that is going to give up on squash
and what will you do when it does? Here is what Howard Cherlin did.
He talks to Squash Player Physiotherapist Phil Newton.
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Tactics No.5 – HOW TO APPLY PRESSURE AND
VOLLEY
So what do we mean by pressure, how do you apply it and importantly
when do you apply it.
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MATCH-POINTS
What did Mohamed ElShorbagy say when asked the secrets of his game
by Ian Mckenzie. Read it here in Part 11 of their MatchPoints
interview |
COUNT-DOWN ON TACTICS
Tactic no.4 is crucial, easy and often over-looked. We take an
in-depth look at it here and review the other 10 to tactics |
MATCH-POINTS
Mohamed ElShorbagy explains his own game in depth with Ian Mckenzie |
MATCHPOINTS: Simon Rösner
In part 2, of a two part series, Simon Rösner discusses disguise,
deception and wrong-footing an opponent.
Part 1 appeared in the SP184 issue |
PHYSIO’S THERAPY: Hip Pain
Phil Newton discusses Hip Pain, Andy Murray’s operation and whether
you may need one |
UNDERSTANDING WIDTH AND TIGHTNESS
Your crosscourts are passing shots and width is the key |
MY GAME - RAMY ASHOUR
Ian McKenzie talks to the Egyptian shotmaker about practice,
instinct, adrenaline and footwork |
UNDERSTANDING LENGTH
How you can hit the best length and why you need to |
MY GAME - RAMY ASHOUR
Ian McKenzie talks to Ramy Ashour about living in New York and the
most famous shot in squash |
THE LONG GAME
Squash Player looks at two adaptations of squash that are serving
their devotees well |
TACTICS
In a new series Squash Player presents the key tactics you
should be using in your game |
OFF COURT
ASB BACKING BLASS FLOORS
ASB marketing manager Petr Schmidl explains why the future for
squash is glass.
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My Osteo-Arthritic Knee
Phil Newton explains how he managed his Osteo-Arthritic Knee and how
a new unloader brace gave him right support |
EL TAYEB’S ATTACKING BOAST
In DREW’S DIAGNOSIS, Lee Drew investigates Nour El Tayeb’s attacking
boast and when it should be played |
ROLL AWAY THE PAIN
In PHYSIO THERAPY Philip Newton considers the pros and cons of using
foam rollers for warm-down and recovery |
RONNY WEARS IT WELL!
In COACHES CORNER Mike Dale meets Ronny Vlassaks, the international
squash coach often likened to rock legend Rod Stewart |
Matthew Mastershot
Ian McKenzie analyses Nick
Matthew’s backhand volley drop |
PHYSIO'S THERAPY
Phil Newton discusses treatment and recovery for a troublesome foot
injury |
DOUBLE THE FUN
Mike Dale finds out that four on a court makes for a different game
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MASSARO’S MASTERSHOT
Laura Massaro demonstrates both disguise and surprise in this
Mastershot |
Gaultier’s Mastershot
Greg Gaultier displays absolute precision amongst all the hustle and
bustle to find the nick
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EUROPEAN COACHING CONFERENCE
Preparing your players for competition
16-18 June 2017 Amsterdam |
Coaches' Corner
Mike Dale quizzes John Robertson
about his 50-year career
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Nicol David’s crosscourt Mastershot
Nicol David plays the classic backhand crosscourt drop at the right
time with both touch and cut
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6 TACTICAL TIPS
Six key tactical tips demonstrated beautifully by Camille Serme
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Practice Recovering the T
An easy practice you can use to work on your shots and the sometimes
neglected area of your movement
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MY GAME - JOELLE KING
The world no.9 from New Zealand talks about changes to her game
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MASTERSHOT Latest
Ian McKenzie reviews Nick Matthew's
forehand volley drop
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THE PLATE COACH
Tara Mardigan, nutritionist to fast-rising American Amanda Sobhy,
tells Mike Dale about the world no.7's new dietary regime.
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PHYSIO'S ROOM
Philip Newton advises on how injuries can be avoided.
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MASSARO'S MASTERSHOT Ian
McKenzie analyses Laura Massaro's deceptive crosscourt drop shot
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Mastershot
Ian McKenzie analyses Greg Gaultier's trademark backhand counter
drop
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Q&A
I have an opponent who
just beats me with pace and in the end I just don't get there. What
should I do?
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My Shot:
Cameron Pilley
Australian no.1 Cameron Pilley
reveals his favourite shot - 'I line it up - bang straight in the
nick'
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My GamE:
James Willstrop
Former world no.1
James Willstrop discusses many aspects of his game in an extensive
interview with Squash
Player Editor Ian McKenzie
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The American Dream
Peter Barker tells Simon Redfern that American camps are a good
model for UK organisers to follow and Ben Ford outlines what to
expect from his summer courses
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Drew's Drop Shots
England high performance coach Lee Drew addresses key coaching
issues in the sport and performance specialist Allistair McCaw
advises how to use nerves to your advantage
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The Voices In My Head
Simon Hartley advises what you should do if you start thinking
negative thoughts
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Stay Strong But Supple
Allistair McCaw
explains why resistance tube training is perfect for squash
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The Rumble
World champion Nick Matthew reveals the ultimate squash training
torture called 'The Rumble'
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My Game
Fast-rising Egyptian
Mohamed Elshorbagy discusses tactics in part two of his interview
with Squash Player
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My Game
Mohamed Elshorbagy, the youngest player in the world’s top 10,
discusses his game with The Squash Player in part one of a
two-part article
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Harford's Dream
Jonny Harford, director of squash at Wycliffe College, tells Rod
Gilmour why he has the ideal job.
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Squashercise Launched (PDF)
Ian McKenzie Reports On A New Exercise Launched For Women Based
Around Squash
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A Professional Mindset
Simon Hartley stresses
how important preparation is in sport and illustrates his point with
examples from golf and football
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David's Mental Edge
Seven-time world champion Nicol David and her psychologist, Frank
Cabooter, talk to Richard Eaton about the techniques they use to
ease the pressure on her
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Coaching Overload and iPhone Coaching
Points on playing and coaching from Squash
Player editor Ian McKenzie and how the iPhone was used in the men's
World Championship
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Analysis
Ian McKenzie reflects on the significance of the 2012
Men’s World Championship in Qatar
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A Long Rivalry
Peter Nicol explains why
he and Jonathon Power were such fierce rivals during their pro
careers
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Practice to improve
Improve your skills, and accuracy of your shots,
click here...
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Latest Seminar Programme
Seminars on ‘Strength & Conditioning’;
Movement & Technique; Mental Toughness; and Bridging the Gap between
level 1 & 2 coaching courses – at a club near you!
Upgrade your knowledge with the help or ESR Performance Department
expertise. (PDF)
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What separates the best from the rest?
It’s Focus – says Allistair McCaw and the good news is it can be
learnt (PDF)
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ESR
Coaching Conference
19/20 Dec 2011 Lilleshall National Sports Centre’
Don’t miss the opportunity to be inspired and motivated to coach. |
Strength Training for Squash
Take the Cable way says McCaw (PDF)
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Periodisation
Part 1
Allister McCaw suggests ways of planning your training so as to
achieve peak performance at crucial moments ...
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Periodisation
Part 2
Allister McCaw suggests ways of planning your training so as to
achieve peak performance at crucial moments ...
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Achilles Pain
Phil Newton of Lilleshall Sports Injury Rehab explains why,
suprisingly, the best method of treatment for Achilles Pain can be
exercise
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Allistair McCaw
works out with former Wimbledon and
French Open semi-finalist Xavier Malisse on building leg strength
and lateral movement |
Groin Strain 2
Practical exercises designed to combat hip and
groin pain in a Prehab Circuit.
(PDF) |
Groin Strain
Getting groin strain sorted,
sportspeople don’t only suffer from sports injuries
(PDF) |
Commit To Get Fit
Improve your on-court performance
with just a little fitness training (PDF) |
No Such Thing As Pressure
Pressure is created by your imagination says
Simon Hartley ...
(PDF) |
Small Changes Big Results’
Achieving your potential is a question of attitude ....(PDF) |
Your Dynamic Warm-Up
Are You Doing Enough to Improve Your Game
(PDF) |
McCaw on Core
Dramatically improve your performance by strengthening our core...
(PDF) |
Rate Yourself
Are you doing enough to improve your game?
Rate yourself and learn exactly what you could be doing better (PDF)
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Squash Coaches Survey
Are you a squash coach?
The Squash Player magazine would like to ask your opinion and
advice.
Click here |
RICE
for a sprained ankle
NEW advice on treating the most common injury in squash ... |
Question and Answer Session
Have your questions and problems answered by our resident
Squashplayer coach
click here... |
Think Tactics
Mike Way, coach to Jonathon Power, explains the seven key factors in
a match
click here... |
Mastershot
Learn from the pros with these mastershots –
here’s how... |
Nicol’s Coaching Tips
Ten vital tips you can use
click here... |