| FILLING YOUR MENTAL BUCKET Hi-Performance Coach Jesse Engelbrecht explains how to top up on positive habits ... |
| IN THE HOT SEAT Are the players playing this game to the rules and are they taking the referees for mugs? Squash Player puts Lee Drew in the Hot Seat to answer the tough questions. |
| THE SECRET OF THE BRITISH OPEN IN ONE KEY STAT Cross Court Analytics provides the key data that allows insightful analysis of the British Open performances |
| FARAG IS ONE STEP AHEAD World no.1 Ali Farag adapts his game for different opponents and this is how he plans it. Read Part 4 of this series with the world no.1 |
| ASAL SPILLS THE BEANS In the latest issue of Squash Player magazine editor Ian Mckenzie meets up with the sport's top young player, the enigma, Mostafa Asal |
| DREW�S Diagnosis Lee Drew outlines Nour El Sherbini�s outstanding squash attributes and chooses to highlight one he says is easily overlooked � her awarenes � |
| MY GAME: Ali Farag: Part 3 Favourite shots, repairing rallies and ball condititions ... |
| TACTICS - Tactical Errors Part 5 Squash Player analyses the key tactical errors of failing to take attacking opportunities and of failing to volley |
| THE MIND GAME - Combating Nerves 2 In part two of his series on dealing with anxiety Jesse Engelbrecht presents helpful techniques you can use |
| TACTICAL ERRORS: 3 Improve your in-game decision making by clarifying what is a tactical error and what is not. |
| SQUASH PHILOSOPHY Before you hit a ball let�s get the mental side of your game right says Danny Massaro. |
| SHOT SELECTION IN LIGHTS It sounds easy but Shot Selection under pressure is not that easy. Phillip Marlowe explains his helpful traffic light system. |
| ANALYSIS: Dessouky v Farag Dessouky v Farag How did Fares Dessouky learn to beat the world no.1. What were the key factors? |
| STREET RACKETS Let�s take our racket sports out into the streets says Marcel Straub and develops the platform to do it. |
| CONCENTRATION AND FRUSTRATION Frank Sanderson provided tips on how important concentration is, how to do it and how frustration can disrupt it. |
| Mike Dale meets legendary coach Hesham El Attar, whose tutelage helped mould many of Egypt�s modern-day stars |
| THE MIND GAME Jessie Englbrecht, the High Performance Coach continues his series on how visualisation can improve your game |
| The Tactical Conundrum In tactic no.8 we solve the classic tactical conundrum, how do you get the balance right between structure and variation � |
| Physio�s Therapy Physiotherapist Phil Newton answers the frequently asked question, �What�s the best way to avoid getting a sports injury.� |
| Match Points In part three of a new series, Egypt�s Mohamed ElShorbagy continues to talk squash with Ian McKenzie |
| Training Around Back Pain In part four of this new series, Derek Ryan, a chartered physiotherapist, looks at training around back pain |
| HAVING A �CHERLIN' Is there any part of your body that is going to give up on squash and what will you do when it does? Here is what Howard Cherlin did. He talks to Squash Player Physiotherapist Phil Newton. |
| Tactics No.5 � HOW TO APPLY PRESSURE AND VOLLEY So what do we mean by pressure, how do you apply it and importantly when do you apply it. |
| MATCH-POINTS What did Mohamed ElShorbagy say when asked the secrets of his game by Ian Mckenzie. Read it here in Part 11 of their MatchPoints interview |
| COUNT-DOWN ON TACTICS Tactic no.4 is crucial, easy and often over-looked. We take an in-depth look at it here and review the other 10 to tactics |
| MATCH-POINTS Mohamed ElShorbagy explains his own game in depth with Ian Mckenzie |
| MATCHPOINTS: Simon R�sner In part 2, of a two part series, Simon R�sner discusses disguise, deception and wrong-footing an opponent. Part 1 appeared in the SP184 issue |
| PHYSIO�S THERAPY: Hip Pain Phil Newton discusses Hip Pain, Andy Murray�s operation and whether you may need one |
| UNDERSTANDING WIDTH AND TIGHTNESS Your crosscourts are passing shots and width is the key |
| MY GAME - RAMY ASHOUR Ian McKenzie talks to the Egyptian shotmaker about practice, instinct, adrenaline and footwork |
| UNDERSTANDING LENGTH How you can hit the best length and why you need to |
| MY GAME - RAMY ASHOUR Ian McKenzie talks to Ramy Ashour about living in New York and the most famous shot in squash |
| THE LONG GAME Squash Player looks at two adaptations of squash that are serving their devotees well |
| TACTICS In a new series Squash Player presents the key tactics you should be using in your game |
| OFF COURT ASB BACKING BLASS FLOORS ASB marketing manager Petr Schmidl explains why the future for squash is glass. |
| My Osteo-Arthritic Knee Phil Newton explains how he managed his Osteo-Arthritic Knee and how a new unloader brace gave him right support |
| EL TAYEB�S ATTACKING BOAST In DREW�S DIAGNOSIS, Lee Drew investigates Nour El Tayeb�s attacking boast and when it should be played |
| ROLL AWAY THE PAIN In PHYSIO THERAPY Philip Newton considers the pros and cons of using foam rollers for warm-down and recovery |
| RONNY WEARS IT WELL! In COACHES CORNER Mike Dale meets Ronny Vlassaks, the international squash coach often likened to rock legend Rod Stewart |
| Matthew Mastershot Ian McKenzie analyses Nick Matthew�s backhand volley drop |
| PHYSIO'S THERAPY Phil Newton discusses treatment and recovery for a troublesome foot injury |
| DOUBLE THE FUN Mike Dale finds out that four on a court makes for a different game |
| MASSARO�S MASTERSHOT Laura Massaro demonstrates both disguise and surprise in this Mastershot |
| Gaultier�s Mastershot Greg Gaultier displays absolute precision amongst all the hustle and bustle to find the nick |
| EUROPEAN COACHING CONFERENCE Preparing your players for competition 16-18 June 2017 Amsterdam |
| Coaches' Corner Mike Dale quizzes John Robertson about his 50-year career |
| Nicol David�s crosscourt Mastershot Nicol David plays the classic backhand crosscourt drop at the right time with both touch and cut |
| 6 TACTICAL TIPS Six key tactical tips demonstrated beautifully by Camille Serme |
| Practice Recovering the T An easy practice you can use to work on your shots and the sometimes neglected area of your movement |
| MY GAME - JOELLE KING The world no.9 from New Zealand talks about changes to her game |
| MASTERSHOT Latest Ian McKenzie reviews Nick Matthew's forehand volley drop |
| THE PLATE COACH Tara Mardigan, nutritionist to fast-rising American Amanda Sobhy, tells Mike Dale about the world no.7's new dietary regime. |
| PHYSIO'S ROOM Philip Newton advises on how injuries can be avoided. |
| ** MASSARO'S MASTERSHOT**Ian McKenzie analyses Laura Massaro's deceptive crosscourt drop shot |
| Mastershot Ian McKenzie analyses Greg Gaultier's trademark backhand counter drop |
| Q&A I have an opponent who just beats me with pace and in the end I just don't get there. What should I do? |
| My Shot: Cameron Pilley Australian no.1 Cameron Pilley reveals his favourite shot - 'I line it up - bang straight in the nick' |
| My GamE: James Willstrop Former world no.1 James Willstrop discusses many aspects of his game in an extensive interview with Squash Player Editor Ian McKenzie |
| The American Dream Peter Barker tells Simon Redfern that American camps are a good model for UK organisers to follow and Ben Ford outlines what to expect from his summer courses |
| Drew's Drop Shots England high performance coach Lee Drew addresses key coaching issues in the sport and performance specialist Allistair McCaw advises how to use nerves to your advantage |
| The Voices In My Head Simon Hartley advises what you should do if you start thinking negative thoughts |
| Stay Strong But Supple Allistair McCaw explains why resistance tube training is perfect for squash |
| The Rumble World champion Nick Matthew reveals the ultimate squash training torture called 'The Rumble' |
| My Game Fast-rising Egyptian Mohamed Elshorbagy discusses tactics in part two of his interview with Squash Player |
| My Game Mohamed Elshorbagy, the youngest player in the world�s top 10, discusses his game with The Squash Player in part one of a two-part article |
| Harford's Dream Jonny Harford, director of squash at Wycliffe College, tells Rod Gilmour why he has the ideal job. |
| Squashercise Launched (PDF) Ian McKenzie Reports On A New Exercise Launched For Women Based Around Squash |
| A Professional Mindset Simon Hartley stresses how important preparation is in sport and illustrates his point with examples from golf and football |
| David's Mental Edge Seven-time world champion Nicol David and her psychologist, Frank Cabooter, talk to Richard Eaton about the techniques they use to ease the pressure on her |
| Coaching Overload and iPhone Coaching Points on playing and coaching from Squash Player editor Ian McKenzie and how the iPhone was used in the men's World Championship |
| Analysis Ian McKenzie reflects on the significance of the 2012 Men�s World Championship in Qatar |
| A Long Rivalry Peter Nicol explains why he and Jonathon Power were such fierce rivals during their pro careers |
| Practice to improve Improve your skills, and accuracy of your shots, click here... |
| Latest Seminar Programme Seminars on �Strength & Conditioning�; Movement & Technique; Mental Toughness; and Bridging the Gap between level 1 & 2 coaching courses � at a club near you! Upgrade your knowledge with the help or ESR Performance Department expertise. (PDF) |
| What separates the best from the rest? It�s Focus � says Allistair McCaw and the good news is it can be learnt (PDF) |
| ESR Coaching Conference 19/20 Dec 2011 Lilleshall National Sports Centre� Don�t miss the opportunity to be inspired and motivated to coach. |
| Strength Training for Squash Take the Cable way says McCaw (PDF) |
| Periodisation Part 1 Allister McCaw suggests ways of planning your training so as to achieve peak performance at crucial moments ... |
| Periodisation Part 2 Allister McCaw suggests ways of planning your training so as to achieve peak performance at crucial moments ... |
| Achilles Pain Phil Newton of Lilleshall Sports Injury Rehab explains why, suprisingly, the best method of treatment for Achilles Pain can be exercise |
| Allistair McCaw works out with former Wimbledon and French Open semi-finalist Xavier Malisse on building leg strength and lateral movement |
| Groin Strain 2 Practical exercises designed to combat hip and groin pain in a Prehab Circuit. (PDF) |
| Groin Strain Getting groin strain sorted, sportspeople don�t only suffer from sports injuries (PDF) |
| Commit To Get Fit Improve your on-court performance with just a little fitness training (PDF) |
| No Such Thing As Pressure Pressure is created by your imagination says Simon Hartley ... (PDF) |
| Small Changes Big Results� Achieving your potential is a question of attitude ....(PDF) |
| Your Dynamic Warm-Up Are You Doing Enough to Improve Your Game (PDF) |
| McCaw on Core Dramatically improve your performance by strengthening our core... (PDF) |
| Rate Yourself Are you doing enough to improve your game? Rate yourself and learn exactly what you could be doing better (PDF) |
| Squash Coaches Survey Are you a squash coach? The Squash Player magazine would like to ask your opinion and advice. Click here |
| RICE for a sprained ankle NEW advice on treating the most common injury in squash ... |
| Question and Answer Session Have your questions and problems answered by our resident Squashplayer coach click here... |
| Think Tactics Mike Way, coach to Jonathon Power, explains the seven key factors in a match click here... |
| Mastershot Learn from the pros with these mastershots � here�s how... |
| Nicol�s Coaching Tips Ten vital tips you can use click here... |