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LESSON STRUCTURE FOREHAND BACKHAND BOAST SERVE VOLLEY


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Your Lesson Structure

If you are a new coach then this video may be helpful as a starting point for structuring your lessons. Each time we go on court we should have a plan as to what areas we are going to cover for the pupil. Obviously if they are a new pupil then we need to analyse were they are level wise and what they want to achieve from their coaching sessions. The video sets out how you can divide your lessons into sections. An established coach will have worked out what works best for them and the video may just be useful as a way of reflecting on what you do and why you do it.

 
 

Basic lesson structure. This structure can be used if you want to as a basic coat hanger which you can hang the structure of your lesson on! It works, is relatively straight forward and can be tailored to your own requirements.

 
 

The Forehand

Just starting out? One of the key issues in Squash is having the correct grip when holding the racket. If you get this right then it’s going to be much easier for you then to control the ball when you hit it. Check out the different grip videos below and also the traditionally correct footwork to adopt when you hit the ball. Good luck and good hitting!

 

The Forehand common mistakes part 1. Not hitting through their shot.

The Forehand common mistakes Part 2. Getting to close to the ball - hindering swing & not watching the ball.

Forehand into the Service box. Working on your forehand control plus extension exercise.

 

The Forehand common mistakes Part 3. Opening up the shoulder

The Forehand common mistakes Part 4. Running through the ball.

 

The Backhand

 

Backhand from the short line to front wall. Working on control from the shortline to the front wall and back.

 

The Boast

 

Working on your boast. This video can be used for both beginners and club players.

 

The Serve

 
 

The Volley

 

Get to grips with the basics