Great simple tasks go improve moving on the court. Some years ago a personal trainer made do these kind of exercises twice a week for a couple of month and I really felt the difference when gaming on the court. I will restart straight with your help than. Thx a lot
Great video! Thanks for sharing these - I am new to squash and it's such an exciting sport. Very demanding and am looking to improve. Not just this one, but all your videos have been extremely useful
What a coincidence that you ask this because Friday's topic is exactly that. The quick. answer is yes, you are allowed to do it with regard to the rules, but only as long as landing doesn't create a dangerous situation regarding your opponent.
Each racket has a slightly different sized and shaped sweetspot - that's the place on the strings where when the ball hits there it feels great. Of course, if the ball is almost touching the side wall, then you have to make contact with the ball at the top of the racket. May I ask, why you are asking? Are you having trouble hitting the ball consistently?
Thanks coach! Great video. But thought you could have added the secret it took me 20 years to discover - the lunge ends with landing on the heel, not front part of foot, and the body hinges at the hip. Important that knee doesn't move beyond ankle. For me who is 6'3 it saves me from collapsing after ball contact and it saves my back. Guess plenty other videos discuss this but thought you could have mentioned it.
Hi David, I am glad you liked the video. With regard to your point about heel and lunges, I planned to cover that in part 2 where I talk about moving around the court. This video was just to prepare people physically for the process ahead. Of course, I didn't plan to wait over 3 years for part 2, but life often gets in the way. I had planned to record part 2 this summer but A the lockdown might have ruined that and B having had problems with my hip replacement make a summer recordings seem even less likely.
Glad you liked the video, but unfortunately, I never made part 2 due to having to have my hips replaced. Maybe I can try this year. I did write an article that may interest you though: Tips To Maximise Your Ghosting: bettersquash.com/2022/20220827.html
Hi, you are absolute;y right, the transcription is rubbish. I can edit it, but will be honest, it's not on the top of my task list. I'll do my best to do it soon. Glad to hear you like the videos, thanks.
Great video Phill I like the way you over dubbed it. The echo in the court on the last few videos made it hard to hear this was perfect. would you recommend doing some of these as a warm up before a game?
Thanks Graham. Yes, by all means do some of these aas a warm up (Look out early next year for my "Warm Up Properly", just ensure that the speed and intensity is reduced.
Hello, thank you for your patience. You don't need to do it for very long each session, something like 30 to 60 secs, then a short rest and do that 3 or 4 times.
Hi Awais, I have a problem with my hips and back and I have only just started to hit the ball again after a break of about a year. I hope to make the second part this spring.
I did those exercises today. It was more tiring than I thought! You can really feel it in the legs after 6-7 runs. Only thing I'm missing here is the actual number of repeats we should be doing. Because right now it's all very general. Plus could you tell us whether whose exercises should be done as a standalone set or can we mix it with other exercises as well. Today I've mixed it with squats and ab wheel and it was ... interesting.
Firstly, I would start with one set of all the exercises I showed you per training session. After about 10 time sessions, increase it to 2. Essentially, do as many as feel comfortable but NEVER over train.
Great stuff, thanks! Although I understand that not sliding the back foot underneath in a training exercise works muscles more, I think some players actually need to practice that movement pattern because their lunges are too "blocky". Also, if the front leg is not strong enough, holding the back foot in place "at all costs" might lead to using too much lower back to recover, causing strain. [edit: I see this was discussed below]
It's a discussion that comes up a lot - to keep the trailing leg back or bring it forward. For me, I like to train by keeping it back but realise that in real matches t will come forward a bit. In this case, it's making the training harder than the reality. To be honest, it's almost impossible to keep that trailing leg still but I do believe that the less it moves, the faster backwards you can be.
Nice video! However I feel that when lounging you have to have your back leg more engaged and try not putting all weight too far in font of you, so you will have better balance and easier recovery. Cheers
Sorry, I did plan to make it sooner, but something always got in the way. I've just had one hip replaced, so won't be able to get on court until February next year. I will try to make ti one of the first on court videos I make.
IT is, but the advantage is that you don't need a rope, you can do it in more places than you can a rope and most importantly you can vary the width of your feet, which you can't do with a rope. Please, don't misunderstand me, I love skipping rope training, but this is better for squash.
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Thank you for the first part and waiting for the second part!
You are most welcome. The second part will probably come later this year.
Great simple tasks go improve moving on the court. Some years ago a personal trainer made do these kind of exercises twice a week for a couple of month and I really felt the difference when gaming on the court.
I will restart straight with your help than. Thx a lot
Yes, better footwork is not rocket science. It's simple exercises, done regularly and time spent learning how to move.
Great video. Just getting into squash and this really helps
It's interesting to hear from new players.
Most comprehensive and detailed squash drills, thank you
You are very welcome!
Really looking forward for part 2 of footwork! when is it coming? cant wait :)
Yeah, I have been meaning to make it for a few weeks. "Soon" is the best I can say at the moment, sorry.
Great video! Thanks for sharing these - I am new to squash and it's such an exciting sport. Very demanding and am looking to improve. Not just this one, but all your videos have been extremely useful
Glad you like my videos. They are primarily aimed at club players but I hope to make some video aimed at beginners and improvers this summer.
Is it allowed in squash to step on the sidewalls to gain height? Like running up the wall for 1 or 2 steps before hitting.
What a coincidence that you ask this because Friday's topic is exactly that. The quick. answer is yes, you are allowed to do it with regard to the rules, but only as long as landing doesn't create a dangerous situation regarding your opponent.
Actually, I already wrote that article: bettersquash.com/are-you-allowed-to-jump-when-you-hit-the-ball-in-squash/
Can u point to the exact spot where the ball should hit the racquet?
Each racket has a slightly different sized and shaped sweetspot - that's the place on the strings where when the ball hits there it feels great. Of course, if the ball is almost touching the side wall, then you have to make contact with the ball at the top of the racket. May I ask, why you are asking? Are you having trouble hitting the ball consistently?
Thanks coach! Great video. But thought you could have added the secret it took me 20 years to discover - the lunge ends with landing on the heel, not front part of foot, and the body hinges at the hip. Important that knee doesn't move beyond ankle. For me who is 6'3 it saves me from collapsing after ball contact and it saves my back. Guess plenty other videos discuss this but thought you could have mentioned it.
Hi David, I am glad you liked the video. With regard to your point about heel and lunges, I planned to cover that in part 2 where I talk about moving around the court. This video was just to prepare people physically for the process ahead. Of course, I didn't plan to wait over 3 years for part 2, but life often gets in the way. I had planned to record part 2 this summer but A the lockdown might have ruined that and B having had problems with my hip replacement make a summer recordings seem even less likely.
Coach, have you published footwork part 2?
No, not yet.
AMAZING. Thank you
You are most welcome.
Excellent as always, will try them out
Thank you. Don't forget to tell me if they are easy or hard for you.
I tried them all , they are not hardl, it too me a while to get used to them
Okay, cool. Keep doing them and increase the amount and/or intensity. I am sure you will notice an improvement in your game.
Great video but please add the link to part 2 in the description
Glad you liked the video, but unfortunately, I never made part 2 due to having to have my hips replaced. Maybe I can try this year. I did write an article that may interest you though: Tips To Maximise Your Ghosting: bettersquash.com/2022/20220827.html
@@BetterSquash Thanks! I am a beginner and found yout videos very helpful!
Looking forward to trying these exercises.
Great. Please let me know how they feel.
Brilliant video.
Thank you, I am glad you like it.
hi BS
Is there any way you can edit the text after the recording is done. The auto-translation leaves a lot to be desired.... But great videos..
Hi, you are absolute;y right, the transcription is rubbish. I can edit it, but will be honest, it's not on the top of my task list. I'll do my best to do it soon. Glad to hear you like the videos, thanks.
@@BetterSquash thanks....keep it going....great to watch!
Great video Phill I like the way you over dubbed it. The echo in the court on the last few videos made it hard to hear this was perfect. would you recommend doing some of these as a warm up before a game?
Thanks Graham. Yes, by all means do some of these aas a warm up (Look out early next year for my "Warm Up Properly", just ensure that the speed and intensity is reduced.
Cool Phill, thanks keep it up best training videos on TH-cam.
Excuse me, I have a question: when jumping a short distance, how many minutes does it take to practice?
Hello, thank you for your patience. You don't need to do it for very long each session, something like 30 to 60 secs, then a short rest and do that 3 or 4 times.
@@BetterSquash Thank you for your response
You are most welcome. Let me know if you ever have any other questions.
thank you very much sir ! 💪
You are most welcome.
Going to try some these days~ Im bad at footwork so really thankful for such a brilliant video :D
Glad you like the video. HAve you tried doing the exercises yet?
Excellent
Glad you like it. Let me know if you notice an improvement.
Is the tap thing intended to build spring type movement ability? Great videos by the way.
Yes, the tap increases your speed and reduces your reaction time. Thanks for saying my videos are great.
Great video
But I couldn’t find the second part of it
Could you please help me on that
Hi Awais, I have a problem with my hips and back and I have only just started to hit the ball again after a break of about a year. I hope to make the second part this spring.
Squash Coach Phillip thanks for the reply. I hope you get well soon
Take care of your body! Get well soon!
I did those exercises today. It was more tiring than I thought! You can really feel it in the legs after 6-7 runs.
Only thing I'm missing here is the actual number of repeats we should be doing. Because right now it's all very general. Plus could you tell us whether whose exercises should be done as a standalone set or can we mix it with other exercises as well. Today I've mixed it with squats and ab wheel and it was ... interesting.
Firstly, I would start with one set of all the exercises I showed you per training session. After about 10 time sessions, increase it to 2. Essentially, do as many as feel comfortable but NEVER over train.
Great stuff, thanks! Although I understand that not sliding the back foot underneath in a training exercise works muscles more, I think some players actually need to practice that movement pattern because their lunges are too "blocky". Also, if the front leg is not strong enough, holding the back foot in place "at all costs" might lead to using too much lower back to recover, causing strain.
[edit: I see this was discussed below]
It's a discussion that comes up a lot - to keep the trailing leg back or bring it forward. For me, I like to train by keeping it back but realise that in real matches t will come forward a bit. In this case, it's making the training harder than the reality.
To be honest, it's almost impossible to keep that trailing leg still but I do believe that the less it moves, the faster backwards you can be.
Still waiting for that part 2! Hope dies last!
Thank you for your patience. Now that I am able to make on-court videos again, part 2 is on the list.
My footwork is terrible I hope this works 🙏🏽
Well, I can't guarantee it will fix your footwork, but it will start to make you able to develop better footwork.
@@BetterSquash well I did it and just beat a guy who I never beat 💪🏽🤷🏽♂️
Great to hear. Keep working smart and hard!
Do those shirts come in medium?
Probably, I bought it from Lidl.
Nice video! However I feel that when lounging you have to have your back leg more engaged and try not putting all weight too far in font of you, so you will have better balance and easier recovery. Cheers
Well, you should do what you are most comfortable with.
Where is part two
Sorry, I did plan to make it sooner, but something always got in the way. I've just had one hip replaced, so won't be able to get on court until February next year. I will try to make ti one of the first on court videos I make.
I love it
Great! Now you have to do it too.
Would you recommend skipping??
Yes and no. Yes, because skipping is a fantastic exercise when you can do it well and no, because my version can be done anywhere, any time.
Good content but poor sound quality!
Thank you and yes you are right, the sound is terrible. Newer videos have much better sound.
The first exercise is like footwork done when jumping rope
IT is, but the advantage is that you don't need a rope, you can do it in more places than you can a rope and most importantly you can vary the width of your feet, which you can't do with a rope.
Please, don't misunderstand me, I love skipping rope training, but this is better for squash.
Of course. And wasn't making a qualitative comparison. Merely an observation
Oh, sorry.