A Few Things I’ve Learned in 2013
By Peter Nicol
As a player I prided myself on trying to learn from every possible avenue—from the best coach in the world, my opponents, and to a club player who observed a specific weakness in my game....
Utilizing Technology to Improve Your Game
By Peter Nicol, former World No. 1
I’ve used video analysis since I was midway through my professional career, some time ago now! However, I was not always convinced of the merits and always preferred...
Yoga & Squash
By Peter Nicol
I tend to have a short attention span when it comes to my physical conditioning—focusing day-to-day and/or week-by-week with my preparation and recovery. I was not always this way; when I was a professional my...
Margins Between Winning & Losing
By Peter Nicol
The differences between player standards are so fine that even having a forehand that is 5% worse than your opponent can mean an almost certain outcome every time—losing the match.
We often spend...
Assessing Your Season and Planning to Improve
By Peter Nicol, former World No. 1
So the traditional season is over and now is the time to assess how you performed. Ideally, you should be hyper-critical of your game initially to really identify the...
Nicol’s Academy
Peter Nicol is a name synonymous with excellence and success in world professional squash. Since retiring from the PSA Tour three years ago, he has pursued squash with a promoter’s hat on in the...
Motivating Oneself to Stay in Shape to Play
By Peter Nicol
In the last year I turned 41, moved to New York and had a baby, alongside starting a new business and continuing my work with SquashSkills. What suffered was my fitness (waistline!) and...
Swing Size
By Peter Nicol
Using the correct length of swing is essential for both shot execution and deception. Which swing to use and when is the issue that is constantly evolving throughout a match because it...
Staying Focused
By Peter Nicol
Whatever the reason for a loss, I always hear, “I lost my focus,” “the referee was to blame,” or some such lament. So, how do you remain focused while your heart rate...
Coach and Player: Be Open to Learning
By Peter Nicol
I had a fascinating couple of days recently when I went to Boston to film footage for Squashskills.com with Mike Way (Harvard Coach) and Thierry Lincou (MIT Coach and former World No.1)....