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Coach Derek@squash-coach.co.uk
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How to Win

Tip 1 - Accept, enjoy & play your ‘average’ squash well
Of 20 Matches played
- You might play your best squash in only 2 matches
- you might play your worst squash in 2 matches
- What determines your level of success is how you play in the other 16 matches
Keep that in mind for 80% of matches you play.

Remember
Playing 100% won’t guarantee winning.
Playing your worst squash doesn’t mean you will loose.
Accept that you can do well even when playing below your best

Tip 2 - Prepare excellently.
There is absolutely no excuse to not be the best prepared player.
Confidence comes from preparation
A lack of confidence comes from
- Not being sure you’re ready
- Being uncertain about how you will play
- Not knowing how you will respond to adversity and problems

Be Prepared
Technically, Tactically, Physically, Mentally.
This will give you the best chance to succeed.

Tip 3 - Never give up the fight
It may sound obvious but it’s not always adhered to.

Consider you might play the same person again soon; think about the message you leave them with.
Create the mindset:
a) If I’m going to loose, I’m going to loose trying to win
b) You might beat me today but you’re never going to want to play me again!

Never give up the fight

with thanks to R Forzoni LTA