Steve's guide to squash... |
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Squash is a fast-moving game that requires skill, speed and supreme fitness. The ball can reach speeds of up to 170mph and players can burn off up to 1000 calories per hour of squash - higher than most other sports. It began in the 19th century and was originally called squash racquets, to distinguish it from the game of racquets. Harrow School, just outside London, is credited as the game's birthplace - when young pupils who couldn't compete with older boys for space on the proper racquets courts invented their own version using a rubber ball instead of a hard one. |
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The basic principle is to keep hitting the ball against the front wall until your opponent cannot get it back any more.
The game of squash is simple to learn and is a wonderful way to get in shape and stay fit. It can be played as a relaxing pastime or as a competitive sport and accommodates mixed teams as well as individuals. There is little equipment needed and the rules are easy to learn
GETTING INVOLVED
Squash is a hugely popular sport, in the UK and across the globe.
All you need are some indoor trainers, a racket and a ball. The make-up of the balls varies according to whether they are used for amateur or professional competition.
You can find more information on squash and how to start by calling 01969 622929:
Squash Coaches at Leyburn Leisure Club
Find out here about our qualified squash coaches.
To book a session or just simply want to know more information then call Leyburn Leisure Club on 01969 622929.
UKCC Level 2 Squash Coach & Professional Racket Stringer Steve Foley
Steve is the head coach at Leyburn Leisure Club delivering the technical and tactical requirements of squash to juniors and adults at beginner and intermediate level, through the delivery of individual and group lessons. Steve is backed up by Mark Thompson who is the clubs development coach
Steve will analyse player’s needs, and plan for a series of lessons using the following: -
1. Prepare for, deliver and review squash coaching sessions to individuals and groups.
2. Effectively use the Golden Rules of Coaching.
3. Use appropriate how-2-coach & what-2-coach skills to effect change.
4. Use a variety of coaching styles to cater for different learning styles.
5.Using appropriate developmental progressions to incrementally develop your player or players.
6. Create a safe and positive coaching environment.
7. Coach the technical & tactical principles of the grip, drive, volley, service & service return, boast, drop & lob.
8. Devise and coach basic movement patterns.
9. Identify and develop the components of fitness.
10. Motivate all players & set appropriate goals to maintain motivation.
11. Observe, Evaluate, Improve & Provide Feedback
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MARK THOMPSON takes the coaching for intermediate level players at the club and is also a level 2 coach - You will always find Mark around the club willing to jump on court at anytime for drills and routines.
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Racket Stringing
Steve is also a UKRSA Professional Racket Stringer for squash, badminton and tennis rackets, to find out more give Steve a call on 01969 622929
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UKCC Level 1 Squash Coaches
Harriet Murray, Tony Whitmore & Liam Murray
Harriet, Liam and Tony are qualified Level 1 coaches, Harriet is also a club racket stringer (pictured above), between them they deliver squash to beginners of all ages.
Qualified to coach Mini Squash independently to 5 – 11 year olds and as assistant coaches when delivering the full game.
Harriet, Liam and Tony are able to: -
1. Deliver Mini Squash to beginners of all ages.
2. Use the Mini Squash Cards as a planning, coaching and developmental tool.
3. Explain the How-2-Coaching skills of Building Rapport, Safe Practice, Instruction, Demonstration and Feedback.
4. Create a positive learning environment.
5. Adapt practices to cater for differentiation.
6. Organise Mini Squash competitions.
7. Use the coaching principles of What, Why, When and How.
8. Identify the technical (what-to-coach) requirements of the grip, drive, volley, service & service return, boast, drop & lob.
9. Critically evaluate players and coaching practice.