Making The Shift
By Peter Nicol
The player recently that has made the most dramatic rise in the world rankings is Miguel Angel Rodriquez. Up until just a short time ago, Miguel was an exceptional squash player but...
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)....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Different Strokes For Different Folks!
By Peter Nicol
Having just played in two Legends of Squash events with the best players of a generation, I was struck by how different each player was. Their personalities were so varied and, therefore, the way they played...
Movement and Shot Mechanics: Full Court Press!
By Richard Millman
Continuing with the subject of movement on court, let’s turn our attention to the “Full Court Press.” This term, often used in basketball but used in practice in many sports, refers to...
Attacking the Back Court
By Peter Nicol
I was always classed as a defensive, counter-attacking player. However, this was not how I saw myself at all—well not exactly. I understood that my best way of competing and beating other...