Video is one of the most powerful coaching tools in squash. What players think they do on court and what they actually do are often very different. A player may feel their drives are tight or that they’re recovering to the T, but the video can show otherwise. That gap is exactly why video analysis works: the camera shows what’s really happening, including where the ball lands, how tight it is to the wall, and how well the player moves.

How it helps

• See it, not just hear it. Players understand a correction much faster when they can watch it themselves.
• Slow-motion review. Swing, footwork and positioning can be slowed down, paused and replayed frame by frame.
• Shot-by-shot feedback. Shots are marked as done well or needing work, so patterns become clear. For example, drives that keep drifting off the wall, or a drop shot that sits up too often.
• Track progress. Comparing videos over time shows real improvement and keeps players motivated.
• Better match tactics. Reviewing a match reveals shot choices, habits and weaknesses that are hard to spot in the moment.

What the research says

Video analysis is backed by sports science research:

• Even experts miss a lot. In a well-known study by Franks and Miller (1986), soccer coaches remembered no more than about 40% of the key events leading to goals. A later study (Laird and Waters, 2008) found that even experienced, qualified coaches recalled only about 59% of critical match events. If trained observers miss that much from the sideline, players judging themselves in the middle of a rally miss even more. Video removes the guesswork.
• Video helps players learn. A systematic review of video feedback in physical education (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) concluded that video feedback improves motor learning and is more effective than verbal coaching alone. A broader review of feedback in sport found that most studies reported improved learning when athletes received this kind of extra feedback.
• Proven in squash. In a study of elite Malaysian youth squash players, players who received video-based performance feedback before a major competition improved their performance and reduced their errors.
• Used at the top level. Middlesex University’s performance analysis research group has worked with England’s national squash squads and elite players, providing video feedback, performance reports and trend analysis. Video and match analysis is now standard practice among professional squash players.

How it works

I’ve been using video analysis with players for over 30 years as part of my mental strength training sessions. I film your match or practice session, then review the footage with on-screen notes, drawings and slow motion. We go through it together and focus on the key areas to work on.

Pricing

• Match video analysis: $60 per match
• Written report: a summary of strengths, areas to improve and recommended drills is also available.

With over 30 years of coaching experience, I’ll help you turn what we see on video into better squash on court.

To book, contact Connie at 301-807-9905 or conniesquash@gmail.com.