Yay, the ghosting video finally delivered after what, 4 years? :D I personally feel a pre-defined session (like the star pattern) is much easier to concentrate on and follow, imaginary rallies may be a little messy and definitely harder to keep myself doing over a longer training. But I completely get your point, I will try it and see if it makes a difference.
3 days short of *8* years! How time flies. I agree that a pre-defined pattern is easier to follow, but it's also easier to turn off mentally and just go through the motions. As I said in the video, it's possible to follow all the other tips, without the active visualisation, and still use a pre-defined ghost session. Active visualisation isn't for everybody and it can take a few sessions to feel comfortable doing it. I will say, that you should stick to your pre-defined times though, rather than keeping a rally going until you hit a winner.
Fantastic tips, Phillip! I firmly believe ghosting to be the foundation of the game, so I do it every single solo session and as an improver I can see better movement little by little entering real games (albeit very slowly). One tip concerning footwork that I would add to your list is this small jump at the beginning of movement that sets your legs correctly to push away from the T into the imagined direction where you play the ball.
@@TallulahBelly that's it! th-cam.com/video/iCAmGtNFxRc/w-d-xo.html What's interesting about it for me in real game situations, is that it's fleeting. Sometimes it will happen naturally, sometimes not. But including it into ghosting makes all the difference.
yes, I could have included it, but I decided to. include it in a future video entitled "What is Great Squash Footwork?". In that video, I plan to discuss "how" to move well around the court. This video was about how to ghost. I recognise that it would have been better to make the other video first, but as a hobby, I have to fit things around my other commitments and this video was easier to make, so it had to come this week. I also plan to make a 4th video about footwork entitled "How to plan your ghosting sessions", where I talk about ghost and rest time.
Great videos once again , thanks . Can you please do one detailing cross court shots , particularly the lob and whether to flick the wrist or extend the follow through Also different contact points on the ball, like the clock , when to hit at 6,9, 3, 12 and the shots in between
Amazing tips coach, I did my morning ghosting session with this pattern: 30 sec ON, 30 sec OFF then 60 sec ON 30 sec OFF, 90 sec ON 30 sec OFF and repeat whole for a few times - give it a try! I need to try your idea about doing a shot drill for a minute or two and get straight to the ghosting routine. Thanks alot!
I have a question , During practice matches I play good , hit good drops and my movement is smooth but as soon as I enters the court for competitive match , my movement is messy as well as shorts and I am unable to play good squash and good drills
It is possible that during practice matches, you are focused on the process of hitting and moving well, whereas during competitive matches you might be focused on the outcome i.e. the score and result. That is often the cause of a mismatch between training and competitive play. Next time you play a competitive match, pay attention to your thinking and see if you are focused on the score more than the shot.
@@BetterSquash Any tips on absorbing pressures? 2nd question sometime while playing backhand shorts especially crosscourt I feel that my racquet is rotating and tips?
Yay, the ghosting video finally delivered after what, 4 years? :D
I personally feel a pre-defined session (like the star pattern) is much easier to concentrate on and follow, imaginary rallies may be a little messy and definitely harder to keep myself doing over a longer training. But I completely get your point, I will try it and see if it makes a difference.
3 days short of *8* years! How time flies.
I agree that a pre-defined pattern is easier to follow, but it's also easier to turn off mentally and just go through the motions.
As I said in the video, it's possible to follow all the other tips, without the active visualisation, and still use a pre-defined ghost session.
Active visualisation isn't for everybody and it can take a few sessions to feel comfortable doing it. I will say, that you should stick to your pre-defined times though, rather than keeping a rally going until you hit a winner.
Wow you are amazing
That's very kind of you to say so, thank you.
Fantastic tips, Phillip! I firmly believe ghosting to be the foundation of the game, so I do it every single solo session and as an improver I can see better movement little by little entering real games (albeit very slowly).
One tip concerning footwork that I would add to your list is this small jump at the beginning of movement that sets your legs correctly to push away from the T into the imagined direction where you play the ball.
We call it a 'split step' - good point!
@@TallulahBelly that's it! th-cam.com/video/iCAmGtNFxRc/w-d-xo.html
What's interesting about it for me in real game situations, is that it's fleeting. Sometimes it will happen naturally, sometimes not. But including it into ghosting makes all the difference.
yes, I could have included it, but I decided to. include it in a future video entitled "What is Great Squash Footwork?". In that video, I plan to discuss "how" to move well around the court. This video was about how to ghost.
I recognise that it would have been better to make the other video first, but as a hobby, I have to fit things around my other commitments and this video was easier to make, so it had to come this week.
I also plan to make a 4th video about footwork entitled "How to plan your ghosting sessions", where I talk about ghost and rest time.
Great tips, thx💪
You are most welcome.
Great!
Thank you.
Great videos once again , thanks .
Can you please do one detailing cross court shots , particularly the lob and whether to flick the wrist or extend the follow through
Also different contact points on the ball, like the clock , when to hit at 6,9, 3, 12 and the shots in between
I plan to make a video about crosscourts shots soon.
Fantastic!
Loving the tips and enthusiasm as always! Thanks
Glad to like them, thanks for the comment.
Great tips mate and good video
Let me know how you get on. Thanks for the comment.
Wonder full and strong tips
Due you give coaching also please
Hello, I am glad you liked them.
I call myself an online coach now, so I really only give private lessons under very special circumstances.
Amazing tips coach, I did my morning ghosting session with this pattern: 30 sec ON, 30 sec OFF then 60 sec ON 30 sec OFF, 90 sec ON 30 sec OFF and repeat whole for a few times - give it a try! I need to try your idea about doing a shot drill for a minute or two and get straight to the ghosting routine. Thanks alot!
I'm happy to hear you liked the tips. Keep up the hard work.
Great tips again Philip, ghoasting is really helpfull in practice.
Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you like them.
I have a question , During practice matches I play good , hit good drops and my movement is smooth but as soon as I enters the court for competitive match , my movement is messy as well as shorts and I am unable to play good squash and good drills
It is possible that during practice matches, you are focused on the process of hitting and moving well, whereas during competitive matches you might be focused on the outcome i.e. the score and result. That is often the cause of a mismatch between training and competitive play.
Next time you play a competitive match, pay attention to your thinking and see if you are focused on the score more than the shot.
@@BetterSquash Any tips on absorbing pressures? 2nd question sometime while playing backhand shorts especially crosscourt I feel that my racquet is rotating and tips?