Your Mind’s Eye
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
Last month, we kicked two pieces of squash lore in the teeth—“Get back to the T” and “Keep your racquet up.” Okay then. On to number...
The Values and Dangers of traditional lore in squash – towards a thinking game.
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
If you are like most players you probably have several phrases that ring out in your mind as classic pieces of lore, if not outright law, in...
Get the Most Out of Ghosting
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
So you’re pretty serious about your squash and perhaps you’re thinking about your club championship or the state championship. Maybe the Grand Masters in Atlanta in December—which...
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...
“The Magic spot on the front wall.”
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
You didn’t know? Well there is one. Really. Actually it’s more of a “magic” three feet.
When I first came to the US in 1993 and worked...
Overcome Your Nemesis Scout your opponent’s weakness, then attack
By Anthony Ricketts, PSA No. 7
In sport there is not much worse than repeatedly losing to the same player over and over again. It hurts everywhere—physically, mentally and emotionally. You see the draw, whether...
The Primary Purpose of a Squash Shot
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
So what it is ‘the primary purpose of a squash shot’?
For most beginner/intermediate level players the first answer that comes to mind is:
To hit the ball where...
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)....