Tag Archives: Ask Barb

Help My Squash Game Show 40 Squash Tips with Barb Cooper

How to start kids playing squash at a very young age. A book to overcome fear “Run to the Roar” by Paul Assaiante & James Zug Another Salute to the Glut covers how to stretch the glut muscle. “Ask Barb” … Continue reading

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Help My Squash Game Show 38 Squash Tips With Barb Cooper

I talk about how to practice your squash strategy and correct shot selection all the time. How to use a Sitwell cushion to strengthen you feet and ankles. We cover the Peterson Step vital for strong and balanced quadracep muscles. … Continue reading

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Help My Squash Game Show 37 Squash Tips with Barb Cooper

Stretching your toes to help your feet function so as to be able to move on the squash court well. Using a Volley Boast, after hitting the serve, as an attacking shot by cutting of the fairly predictable straight return. … Continue reading

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Help My Squash Game Show 36 Squash Tips with Barb Cooper

Grip strength for squash using a silicone ball. How to stretch your forearm to avoid injuries. How to practice and improve your dropshots for squash matches. Ask Barb covers ideas on weight training using Max Contraction Training theory written by … Continue reading

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Help My Squash Game Show 35 Squash Tips with Barb Cooper

I talk about how to lay a Foundation of Fitness referencing The Wharton’s Cardio Fitness Book by Jim and Phil Wharton I show you how to stretch the front of your leg (shin), when you get pain from shin splints … Continue reading

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Help My Squash Game Show #32 Squash Tips from Barb Cooper

I cover the two faces of your squash racquet Open and Closed The squash grip and how you can adjust or choke up on the racquet How to stretch your glut muscles for squash with a lacrosse ball Ask Barb … Continue reading

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Help My Squash Game Show #31 Squash Tips from Barb Cooper

Exercises to create great racket skills. Journaling your thoughts, training, your goals and your reactions to your day. Achillies  Tendon stretch to maintain optimum health. Ask Barb on how to hit the ball harder on the doubles court. If you … Continue reading

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Help My Squah Game Show #30 Squash Tips from Barb Cooper

Putting your foot down, learn the timing in squash How to expand your repertoire of squash shots easily. Ask Barb “How much squash is too much squash?” from Niki Aron. If you enjoy this show check out my membership site … Continue reading

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Help My Squash Game Show #29 Squash Tips from Barb Cooper

“Good and Bad” squash shots make them “effective and ineffective”. Doubles, playing on the red line and why you want to be there, not your opponent. The book “Mind Gym” by David Cass Stevens will help your squash match psychology. … Continue reading

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Help My Squash Game Show #28 Squash Tips from Barb Cooper

                                Barb illustrates the correct squash grip to create choice in your shots. The latest sport drink to aid recovery Gp8 Sportwater I teach you how to stretch your shoulders for optimum shoulder health. Barb answers Andrew’s  question  “what should … Continue reading

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