How To Spend More Time On The Court
Five sure fire methods to keep your New Year's resolution and stay on the court!
Resolve to spend more time on the court in 2011
Five sure fire methods to stay on the court this year.
The most popular New Year’s resolution this year and every year since the invention of the resolution is “get in shape”. For some of us it’s “get back in shape” hinting that there was a time when we were actually in shape.
Of course playing squash is the best way to lose weight and get in shape. Here are five methods that are sure to keep you on the court burning calories and improving your cardio.
1. Find a partner and schedule a regular match at least once a week or if possible, twice a week. Put it on your schedule and don’t skip it for any reason. No excuses: treat you squash schedule like a doctor’s appointment that can’t be changed. Also have a backup player for the times when your regular partner cancels. Better yet, have a group of guys who have court time at least once a week. Even better yet, get one of your family members to play with you.
2. Sign up for a clinic or group lesson. Besides improving your game, clinics are great for keeping on a schedule. Furthermore, if you are just starting out at squash, clinics are an excellent way to meet players your own ability. If you can’t find a clinic, take a lesson with the club pro and ask a friend to join in.
3. Enter a tournament. It may sound a little scary but tournaments are a good reason to practice. Commit to a tournament at least three months in advance; be sure to send in a check with the entry form to show your commitment. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll have to practice. Try not to take the tournament too seriously and you’ll have fun. Don’t worry; there are brackets for every level of play.
4. Set goals. Set specific goals such as 25 rails past the service box in a row or have someone partner with you on a specific drill. Select goals you know will take a while to achieve. Once you’ve reached a specific goal, pick another one.
5. Find a player you know you can’t beat and challenge them to a match. Keep track of your points and challenge them again in a week or two. Keep asking them to play till you can beat them. Everyone who has every played a racket sport knows you have to play better players to get better. Join the club ladder where you challenge the person above you. Eventually, you’ll get so good people will seek you out for matches.
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