Each week over the summer on the ESF Coaching Hub we’re introducing new game-based squash training drills that will help bring fresh ideas to coaching sessions.
The essential purpose of game-based training is to bend the sport’s traditional rules, constraints or equipment in order to make players think, adapt and find solutions.
You can read about the principles of game-based training in our intro to the series here.
All examples in the series are taken from a recent World Squash Level 3 coaching course in Guatemala that was led by Michael Khan, Director of the ESF Coaching Committee and World Squash Coaching Programme Manager; and Renato Gallego, a Level 4 coach, World Squash tutor and member of the ESF Marketing and Communications committee.
Week five: Below the Service Line
In this game, both players rally as normal but the ball must be struck below the service line.
Unlike last week’s ‘Above the service line’ game, more pace is required here to manoeuvre your opponent out of position and set up the opportunity for a winner.
Next week: The Side Wall Game
The series so far…
Week One: Hit the door
Week Two: Left vs Right Game
Week Three: Front Court Game
Week Four: Above the Service Line
Main pic: Magda Kaminska
