Herts County Squash announces the launch of its website,
www.herts-squash.org.uk/junior.htm, on January
1, 2000. The site, packed with information, was designed and built to promote
junior squash throughout Hertfordshire and is hosted by
Knowledge Computing.
If you wish to promote events, report matches or publish results feel free to
send information and pictures to:
Overview: The purpose of this drill is to “groove your
swing.” To do this, you need to go through an established routine that
will put your arms and legs through their paces and mimic actual
situations in a match. The steps in this drill apply to either side of
the court, which is helpful since you generally spend half of the
warm-up period on each side. It should be noted that this drill is best
done by yourself so that your opponent doesn’t feel left out.
Execution: Begin by standing near the back of the service
box. Hit easy/slow rails to yourself, and concentrate on being able to
hit the next shot on one bounce without allowing the ball to go through
to the backwall. Gradually work your way forward until you are hitting
straight drops. After reaching the frontcourt, start working your way
backward until you reach the backcourt. Once you have mastered this
routine, work on repeating the drill but volley each ball. Both versions
of this drill will help you develop excellent control and concentration
as well as just getting loosened up. The bottom line is you want to feel
as though you are “ready” to play.
Notes: While this “drill,” which is more like a routine,
is designed to help you prepare for matches, each phase of it can be
used for the purpose of working on your stroke. As with all drills,
going through motions that are typical of match play (i.e., rails,
dropshots, lobs) will help make these shots automatic. To increase the
intensity and emphasize reflexes, simply pick up the pace and hit shots
that will force you to prepare for the next ball quickly. The goal is to
work your way all the way to the front and to the back without missing a
single ball.
