The Nick Taylor Squash Academy was launched in 2004 in Manchester, UK. I see this from the older Masters player’s point of view. They are the wrong size and too heavy, in my opinion.I have just started using a new brand of ball from Eye (pictured) and they even do a pink dot… which I am going to try soon…brilliant thinking!I have got seven-year-olds having 30-shot rallies with these balls, having time to think about where they are placing the ball, giving them a chance to get the ball back, having to slow the swing down and use the racket face and strings more.Most importantly, they are loving the game and telling their friends! However, I agree that the oversize nature of the ball and its extra weight means it behaves a bit too differently at times, so I will investigate the Eye red dot option.I also coach beginner youngsters at a local leisure centre, which provides Dunlop mini squash rackets and balls, and must admit, am not a great fan of the large minisquash ball. Steven is an eager and active coach, experienced in working with a range of abilities from juniors who are picking up the racquet for the first time to top varsity players.
on Nick Taylor: Choose the right ball to help players learn and enjoy the gameDouble yellows kill the game so try different colours! 58 personas están hablando de esto. Kids seem to want to use full size rackets and double yellows as soon as they get on court but all I see in most cases is power being generated in the wrong way, leading to poor technique and lack of control.Great 2 see this point taken up, in the late 70’s I wrote an article about using the 1dot yellow as opposed to the 2 dot, from watching club games which generally lasted only 3 to 4 shot rallies and have always since preferred to opt for a 1 dot for both training and friendlies as the “hang time” is slightly longer giving the chance of a longer (and more enjoyable) rally. Ball heaters used to be common! Sudbury, MA 01776, (617) 699-9184 - In my view, there needs to be some form of agreed ‘matrix’ to aid that choice, based on ability level of the players and court temperature.
Too many people seem to have some sort of phobia about using a different ball to that which is prescribed for tournament play. I use it sometimes for juniors, who all love hitting with it, but I also used it last summer in my adult training squads as it is fast and bouncy when hit hard so really helps with quick preparation, efficient strokes, controlling the length and extending the rallies.So, what about rackets? In the o-60s, o-65s, o-70s and so on, if the courts are the least bit chilly, matches depend mostly on shoot outs of serve, return of serve and maybe next shot. Infinitum Squash. Manufacturers used to supply blue/red/yellow and double yellow for temperature. He is also Director of Squash and Racketball at Jersey Squash Association and Head Coach at Jersey Squash and Racketball Club.
During our very first individual session he threw me a red dot ball and told me I had to use this in my solo practices every morning. Long live the one dot revolution!!
Even for the best players, a cold court could mean a single yellow dot ball is the wise choice.Perhaps England Squash (and the other NGBs) could lead an educational campaign and produce some suitable resources clubs could use, such as posters to place by the courts?In addition, I often use a ‘Dunlop Progress’ ball in solo practice, especially if I am going to do any short court work as otherwise the ball cools down far too quickly to make this effective.