Moving Up.
Published: 29 Nov 2005 - 18:04 by lowballerdom
Updated: 26 Sep 2008 - 09:33
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I wish someone had told me sooner to go out and get proper lessons. I have seen a ludacris amount of improvement now that I have someone to show me how to play and tell me what to do to get better.
I think it is crazy because it's only been 10 months since I started playing and only 2 months since I started proper training and I watch all these people who have been playing forever and have access to a squash pro but refuse to get lessons.
Don't get me wrong, I don't credit my new coach with all my new found improvement as hard work and dedication to practicing are key to getting better and there is really no replacement for a good game or playing a tournament to hone your skills.
I have discussed this with my coach and he thinks that if I want to get to the B level faster, I should take the next 2 months off from excessive competitive match play (this means only one tournament/month) to train more often without injuring or burning myself out.
Currently my schedule is pretty erratic playing about 5 times a week including box league games and interclub matches. Only one night a week is dedicated to training with my coach doing drills. The week schedule is frequently interrupted by tournaments.
What kind of time frame or schedule do other people follow to improve quickly. I realize that there is no fast track to getting better. But if there is, I am willing to try it.
---------I'm not a Squash Pro, but I play one on the Internet.----------
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From rippa rit - 30 Nov 2005 - 16:02
From raystrach - 30 Nov 2005 - 12:06
the one thing that will help you the most is for your coach to watch your competition match regularly. that way he can see for him/herself where you need to improve the most.
i am a great believer in competition to help you improve.
i would also suggest that you go over our library - remember that the devil is in the detail. also, points which you may think unimportant now, may gain significance next time you view them. we do not always gain an appreciation of some important details immediately.
train/play as much as you can as long as you enjoy it. if you are getting burnt out with training etc. vary your schedule and incorporate new ideas/activities. there is heaps in SquashGame.info to help you along as well as supportive members
From drop-shot - 29 Nov 2005 - 21:33
First of all - I am an early bird, so I can be at sport centre pretty early and i do not suffer, second of all, if you love, you can dedicate a lot, can't you? Mind you, Viper, I do have regular job as well :-) so my schedule is pretty tough but I never complain. It's just the matter of priorities and organizational skills.
From Viper - 29 Nov 2005 - 20:43
My god Slavic that is about 10hrs a week dedicated to squash ! including 5hrs a week being coached !
I struggle to find 2hrs a week at the most.
From drop-shot - 29 Nov 2005 - 19:42
Hiya, LOWBALLERDOM,
If this is your question:
"What kind of time frame or schedule do other people follow to improve quickly. I realize that there is no fast track to getting better. But if there is, I am willing to try it."
My answer is:
"My timeframe on squash consist of 5 hours per week with a coach, 3-4 hours of solo practice, 2-3 hours of the regular games in the evening; once or twice per month club tournament or team tournament. After 16 months of the regime like that I became pretty decent player, able to compete in serious club tournaments. Apart from my time "on court" I am pretty regularly visiting gym centre to improve musles and fitness." This is pretty tough plan as you can see, but I am persistant :-)
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The link Ray suggested will help with the basics. http://www.squashgame.info/library/2#5
1.The Grip and Swing are vital and imperative to continued improvement with your game. Be patient and spend 15 minutes before you play on Solo practice to groove in the basics. It will be slow going but will be worth it in the end. This probably is why your coach suggested to limit your competition. When you are rushing a lot of good ideas go out the window, and the bad habits come back. Revision is a must at all levels of play.
2. Once you are getting more control of the grip and feel of the racket and ball, concentrate on a good Lob Serve. Take the key points from this link http://www.squashgame.info/library/8/16.
Steady wins the race.
As Slavi said practice. Three to four times a week on court will certainly be rewarding.
Please keep us informed.
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