Thats risky possition with the tight balls, closed stance gives beter opportunity to take tighter balls, another great video
@Mathias9n20 күн бұрын
Wow ! I've never thought that being too quick with the movement could hurt your volleying game ! I'm going to practice hitting the ball at the timing that you guys showed. Thanks alot !!
@richkingcoaching20 күн бұрын
Glad to share a different perspective! Good luck with it and look forward to hearing how it goes 👍🏼
@borys665121 күн бұрын
thanks! very helpful advice, as usual
@richkingcoaching20 күн бұрын
You are very welcome, I'm so glad it helped!
@ethingwillbefine21 күн бұрын
Great, video! Thank you!
@richkingcoaching20 күн бұрын
You’re welcome glad you liked it!
@shananarocksАй бұрын
Some say French players have wider stance as avoid having to open up the stance at beginning of the split. Is it true?
@richkingcoaching24 күн бұрын
I think there is different variations of coaching points and there was a particular model or style used by some French players in the past but I cannot say if it is a particular philosophy of French Squash as I am not certain in this time especially as there is a variety of movement styles from some of the top French players. What I can say is you should aim for a beginning T position to be between wide and narrow stance, something around shoulder-hip width distance. The wider your feet maybe the more stable you are but it can also cause you to be more rooted and stuck therefore restricting your ability to be quick in the first movement. Other issues apply if your to narrow as you will be less stable and may find it harder to change direction efficiently. Thanks and good luck
@shananarocksАй бұрын
Best advice thus far from the various videos I have watched. Especially the lowering of the body and not to reach the ball too early and leaving little room for racket to hit the ball. Thank you. I am from Singapore.
@richkingcoaching24 күн бұрын
You are welcome and glad you’ve found the videos useful! Good luck with your training 💪🏼
@ghostdoguk184Ай бұрын
Fantastic video! You really show just how much time one has if one trusts the process. I’m using these videos a lot Rich to give some direction to solo practice, thank you!
@richkingcoachingАй бұрын
I’m really glad the video is helpful! Best of luck with your training and practice 💪🏼
@eliksantyАй бұрын
As always great video 👍
@richkingcoachingАй бұрын
Glad you are enjoying and find them useful :)
@tonytan59452 ай бұрын
Nice tips..do you find shortening the grip helps to get the really tight low balls as well? I see some players shift their grip further up as they’re running toward the rear backhand side.
@richkingcoachingАй бұрын
Thanks for your message and yes I mentioned on one video that a shortening of the grip can be beneficial on both sides particularly in back corners where space is limited. It will also transfer more feeling into the fingers and add a bit more balance in the racket head you have limited swing space and predominantly using your wrist. Hope that helps and best of luck with your training 👍🏼
@MindWarp952 ай бұрын
This was very helpful, thank you.
@richkingcoaching2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Good luck with your game and learning :)
@kriscentofanti34363 ай бұрын
Be good to know how you know where your opponent is hitting the ball I can not read it very well
@richkingcoaching2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your response! Can be a common problem to pick up on. Let’s see if we can fit it in for you :)
@bernardleeis3 ай бұрын
This is the best video I’ve seen on the topic by far
@richkingcoaching3 ай бұрын
Glad you found it useful and hope you continue to enjoy the game and this aids your development 💪🏼
@bernardleeis3 ай бұрын
Great video Rich - have you done a video on how to link racket prep to the first step away from the T?
@richkingcoaching3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comments Bernard! Here is one from the series that I think matches what you want - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmfYipyahslgotEsi=jppBHEO2vejqWcDd
@ms.hemprakash12344 ай бұрын
tactics to build and end the rally
@jmuirhead1004 ай бұрын
Would love an in-depth video on the backhand and different swing preps for front of the court backhand, service line backhand, 3/4 length backhand and then off the back wall backhand
@richkingcoaching4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your response we will enter you into the draw and see what the winning theme is at the end of the month 👍🏼
@rahulvasishtha67014 ай бұрын
would like tips on front court movement and how to increase speed
@richkingcoaching4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your response we will enter you into the draw and see what the winning theme is at the end of the month 👍🏼
@richkingcoaching2 ай бұрын
Already some good advice on this playlist :) kzbin.info/aero/PLd5a4ClgXrlGejt9kCiPCBgWUJ_d3briZ
@bwooster20014 ай бұрын
Power on the backhand. Thanks!
@richkingcoaching4 ай бұрын
Nice, a common question! We will enter you into the draw and see what the winning theme is at the end of the month 👍🏼
@SLDIKJF4 ай бұрын
Great! I am a reasonably good club player, buy my biggest issue with squash is that I am too inconsistent in hitting the ball in accurately on the racquet. Would love some good exercises for that!
@richkingcoaching4 ай бұрын
Ok thanks for sharing! You specifically mean getting the ball connecting in the center of the racket right? we will enter you into the draw and see what the winning theme is at the end of the month 👍🏼
@hamster19664304 ай бұрын
Hi, great videos. Would appreciate tips on how to use momentum to get back to the T after playing shots at the back, mid and front of court.
@richkingcoaching4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment l! Definetley one for the lunging ;) we will enter you into the draw and see what the winning theme is at the end of the month 👍🏼
@markchandler70894 ай бұрын
Great to have ideas on solo practice. I encourage my badminton students to hit shuttles against the wall, use a sponge on a string, hit up, change grips, etc. The ones that practice get better. Thanks for posting!
@richkingcoaching4 ай бұрын
Your welcome 🙏🏼
@ward97165 ай бұрын
Great help, thank you.
@richkingcoaching4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@tprocksman5 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot buddy , your videos have helped my game improve quite a bit
@richkingcoaching5 ай бұрын
That’s nice to hear glad your games improving, well done!
@tprocksman5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@richkingcoaching5 ай бұрын
You're welcome 👍🏼
@antondementiev21886 ай бұрын
Great drills! I am a little bit confused though because your split step goes in the direction of the ball. Many people teach that you actually have to split step right BEFORE your opponent hits the ball. If that's the case, split stepping in a certain direction looks counter-intuitive unless you already know exactly where the ball is going before or while you split step. Should you always time your hopping motion so that your body is up in the air WHILE you try to understand the direction of the ball? That sounds like the mother of all squash skills but also incredibly difficult. One of the biggest issues I've had in my game is initiating movement to front corners. I was taught that you should avoid "guessing" at all costs so I do this little sideways hop and don't commit to moving in a particular direction until... well, until it's too late and the ball has bounced twice. I have issues in the back as well but not being able to move to the front at all drives me insane sometimes. I almost feel like I have better results without split stepping and just guessing which is a giveaway to how bad and poorly-timed my spit step really is.
@richkingcoaching6 ай бұрын
Hi Firstly, thanks for your comment and yes let me pick apart your confusion and give you some clarity here :) So your first movement or split step is a learned response from the body in reaction to a situation and in the case of Squash the balls direction and end outcome. By watching the balls path at all times (#1 thing in Squash) you will pick up clues from your opponent and develop better perception and therefore quicker reactions to the ball. The split step is to give a bit of momentum in the direction you want to head for sure but as stated in my videos it is also to help with creating a lower center of gravity on the way to the ball and better balance which in turn helps you control your speed on approach to the shot. You should never jump up in the air for a split step it’s about dropping then moving. If you are in the air you are not grounded and unable to move quickly in the multiple directions needed in Squash. Please be aware the split step is taught very differently in many sports so it is not a universal split step. I also don’t believe it is always taught correctly in Squash or even with the right logic and can sometimes make things more complicated. This is my free advice for you front corner movement without seeing you move ;) 1. Are you watching the ball 2. T position - Make sure that you are starting on your toes. I see people initially start in this position but as they start to move they sit back In their heels hindering their split step 3. Make sure your organization of your feet are always facing the front wall on the T 4. Repeat and practice the movements I have demonstrated or that you want to replicate in a game a lot so that it becomes a learned movement pattern and response then add the ball and randomness and see if it still succeeds 👍🏼 Any other advice or want to visit us let me know ;) Good luck 💪🏼
@djethereal996 ай бұрын
Great video!
@richkingcoaching6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@richkingcoaching6 ай бұрын
Yes indeed repetition is always a big part to develop your skills or movement patterns and make it a more subconscious thing. That’s why this exercise which doesn’t have a ball or any other variables involved is great way to develop and initiate the movement and particularly the speed of response from the right areas of the body. Stimulating these areas (feet/racket hand) through repetition in a less pressure situation such as the video above will then bring more chance of a natural reaction when in game play scenarios. Good luck 👍🏼
@Fred-on7bz6 ай бұрын
Look easy peasy but really not easy to develop into such a quick movement, needs lot of proper practice and drills
@richkingcoaching6 ай бұрын
Indeed repetition is always the key but hopefully this gives you the fundamentals of how to develop the speed and efficiency of the movement and preparation. Good luck 👍🏼
@pokerboy727 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work sir, it's very difficult to find such content in youtube. Keep it up . Thank you
@richkingcoaching7 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind words! We certainly will :)
@pluhhhhhhhh7777 ай бұрын
inhales* BOI😂🫱 sir! you have WON the internet today!😂 SHEEESH!!😂 much love! OVER AND OUT!!😎😂
@richkingcoaching8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your reply @jjjjude to be honest I think open stance is very good on backhand side and this exercise was to just to find a way to be most successful at repeatedly landing the ball in the service box. The footwork pattern is up to you and on this occasion without thinking i felt more stability with the closed stance on the backhand. I think in such an exercise at repeated speed you have to find what is easiest and most balanced and sometimes open stance on B/H is more difficult than on the forehand side due to the racket preparation coming from your opposite side but repeating any movement pattern of course it can be mastered :)
@jjjjude8 ай бұрын
Nice exercise, I reckon one should be playing the back hand shots with open stance. When the ball lands in the service box, just as you did on forehand. Thanks
@richkingcoaching8 ай бұрын
Yes agreed open stance on backhand is also good and useful. It can be trickier to develop the speed in racket preparation with open stance on the backhand but through repetition you can develop a good stable movement pattern for sure. I can demonstrate in a future video 👍🏼
@ArthurWolfBIMH8 ай бұрын
Congratulations Omar!🎉 Thats the spirit!😊
@richkingcoaching8 ай бұрын
It was such an exciting match to watch!
@gordoncampbell47069 ай бұрын
Baahahaha! Very subtle "I'm playing a big guy". Not only is he big but he certainly has a big handful of skills. Changing pace and shot selection is an important part of not allowing your opponents to dial you in. Great demonstration, thank you gentlemen and skål!
@richkingcoaching9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! Glad you like the video and enjoyed it more than me moving around Omar ;)
@alsortiz9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the patterns of play, now i am having that options in mind when i m playing !!
@richkingcoaching9 ай бұрын
Glad it helped :)
@lunparalleledl10049 ай бұрын
Are there any visual cues that I should be looking out for when thinking of applying pressure with a drop? Or is it more of a surprise shot played in between rallies to disrupt the opponents rhythm?
@richkingcoaching9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your message! So there are a few cues and signals which can make the timing of the drop effective but it is important to realize that even just by showing your opponent that you have the drop possibility in that area means they have to consider it and therefore cover an extra shot than say just a length ball or maybe boast from the mid back court position, this then will make both your length and drop ball become more effective. A great visual cue of when to play the shot can be related to your opponents balance on the T. A lot of players get so used to a deep ball being played from this area so I see a lot of players balance leaning back on the T or sitting more into their heels as if to cover the back court this is a good moment to put in the drop shot as they will have to shift there body weight to head forward and cover the front corner which will be much more difficult to cover. Like we mentioned in the video though it’s not an issue if your opponent does read the shot as if played accurately and close to the side wall you have the luxury of having your opponent in front of you and in view so your ability to read and intercept their next ball is quite high especially if you’ve limited their choices by keeping the ball tight to the side wall. Hope that helps a bit and good luck 👍🏼
@lunparalleledl10049 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I came across this video! I have been struggling with my shot selections quite a lot, but the way you've simplified the drill with great visual cues from you and Omar has made me visualise my shots better! Will try this out tomorrow!!
@richkingcoaching9 ай бұрын
Glad it’s helped and best of luck on the court! 💪🏼
@joehyde91769 ай бұрын
Looks like a good drill, but what happens when the guy at the front drives hard and low straight down the wall (ie not cross court)? This will be very difficult to pick up for the guy behind.
@lunparalleledl10049 ай бұрын
I think forcing your opponent into the front in such a way restricts them hitting a fast straight drive since if you can just get your racket to it, it would be forced into a stroke. So getting to the ball on both sides would put you into a better position theoretically
@richkingcoaching9 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for your message Joe and to be fair the comment response from lunparalleled1004 is fairly accurate 👍🏼 The important thing here is ‘when’ you play the boast. The idea is to excute it when you are balanced and in a positive position to help apply pressure and stretch your opponent. If your opponent is ever at stretch their ability to apply pressure like the hard straight drive you mention will be difficult and if their choice is that shot you should be in a positive T position to intercept the straight ball which indeed could lead to a stroke for you especially if your opponent can’t clear in time which on an attacking boast can be very difficult to do. If your own balance is leaning back when playing the boast or it is more of a defensive shot then you have to consider that a slightly deeper T position will be better to cover all possibilities from your opponent and that the volley choice may not be so easy. Always observe the ball and your opponents balance and possibilities so that you can always adapt to the circumstance, you shouldn’t just throw yourself onto the volley without reacting to the opponents shot. Good luck and hoe this was useful!
@jimmorrison42919 ай бұрын
The difficult aspect for me is to judge whether this type of shot is 'on', or whether my opponent will jump onto my boast for a counter attack and I'll end up scrabbling.
@richkingcoaching9 ай бұрын
Hi Jim, thanks for your comment. First of all if the return is further away from the side wall then this volley boast option can be possible but if your opponent keeps it tight to the wall pick an alternative straight shot. When to judge the timing of the shot as Omar mentioned is if you push your opponent deeper into the back corner or force them to reach and stretch behind them this means their body weight will be more leaning back and less positive so getting forward to your volley boast will be more difficult. Also remember you can push up higher after the boast to cover and cut out any options your opponent may have ‘if’ they make it to your volley boast. You will be looking at your opponent and the ball after the serve so this way the information needed to judge can be assessed. Also remember play with confidence and always be alert for the follow up anyway your in the dominant position as you are dictating the movement of your opponent from a positive T position. Hope that helps a little and good luck 👍🏼
@gordoncampbell47069 ай бұрын
Thanks Rich, great advice for some easy points or at least having advantage at the start of a game, cheers!
@richkingcoaching9 ай бұрын
Your welcome! Good luck with it 👍🏼
@jmuirhead10010 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for putting this out. Im going to try this drill today. Great tips about when to move in for the cross court and how to do it.
@richkingcoaching10 ай бұрын
No problems! Good luck and enjoy the process 💪🏼 interested in your experience
@cristinagilbert381710 ай бұрын
🙌
@NickBrown3310 ай бұрын
Hey Rich, been a while! Bit strange to see you pop up on here, but good to see you're still cracking on with the coaching! :) It's good to see some you covering some advanced techniques also - especially with the demonstration and showing a way to practice them solo.
@richkingcoaching10 ай бұрын
Hey Nick, great to hear from you! Guess you must still be playing if your on Squash KZbin videos :) hope it’s going well and yes there will be a lot more advanced content coming up in the near future as well. It’s been only 6months since I started the channel so trying to set out different themes each month or so. Feel free to come say hi in Amsterdam whenever you want 👍🏼
@m4rb52711 ай бұрын
Indeed the best serve/return of serve solo practice I have came across...Thanks Rich
@richkingcoaching11 ай бұрын
Glad you found it useful! Best of luck 👍🏼
@MatthewHiggs11 ай бұрын
Excellent as always!
@AlexHarvey1980 Жыл бұрын
Disappointed this isn't a topspin drop. That's my favourite.
@richkingcoaching Жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, apologies there was a mistake with the imagery and title upload! However I can assure you that the topsin dropshot is coming up in this series so keep an eye out 👍🏼
@AlexHarvey1980 Жыл бұрын
@@richkingcoaching I will look out for it. You have some great videos.
@MatthewHiggs Жыл бұрын
This is the best video I've found for clearly explaining the grip fundamentals. I've been playing for around 4 years now and I still naturally find myself falling back into a beginner grip and it's really frustrating.
@richkingcoaching11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you found it useful and best of luck with finding that consistency with your grip. With some players also I occasionally mark a V on their grip were the v shape is between the index finger and thumb so they can always keep checking and re aligning it during practice or games in case it slips or reverts to old habits. Good luck 👍🏼
@MatthewHiggs Жыл бұрын
Great video, will definitely add these to my drills. Title/description says topspin though; these are sidespin drops.
@richkingcoaching Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Matthew and apologies for the mistaken title upload the topspin drop is coming and glad the side spin drop info was useful. Enjoy the practice 💪🏼
@simondonaldson4762 Жыл бұрын
Yet again another great video. Iam very much enjoying these videos
@richkingcoaching Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy them Simon! Thanks 🙏🏼
@MohammedAbdullah-mx1vg Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, can't wait for backhand tutorial
@richkingcoaching Жыл бұрын
Thanks it’s coming very shortly :)
@MatthewHiggs Жыл бұрын
Great video, glad to see the audio is much improved in your recent uploads!