Solo practice Figure of 8s

A classic solo (or paired) squash drill that builds control, rhythm, and quick movement through continuous hitting across both side walls.

Activity setup

A classic solo (or paired) squash drill that builds control, rhythm, and quick movement through continuous hitting across both side walls.

• This is a solo activity with one ball and one racket.
• The player stands around the middle of the court near the T.

On this page

• What to do?
• Activity video
• Coaching Points
• Making it easier
• Making it harder

What to do:

• In a classic figure of 8, the player starts by hitting the ball so it hits the front wall (about a foot away from the side wall), and then the side wall before coming back to the player.
• Repeat on the other side, creating a figure of 8 pattern as the ball alternates walls.
• The player should try to keep the ball continuously moving between both sides – set challenges for how many they can do in a row without making a mistake.
• Follow through the progressive videos.

Playlist

12 Videos

SPD 1 Short – Intro

0:56

SPD 2 Short – Figure 8’s

0:27

SPD 3 Short – Figure 8’s with FH volley drop

0:38

SPD 4 Short – FH drop (off the bounce)

0:42

SPD 5 Short – Figure 8’s Forehand Cross-Court 1

0:42

SPD 6 Short – Figure 8’s Backhand Cross Court

0:41

SPD 7 Short – Single corner figure 8’s – FH

0:32

SPD 8 Short – Single corner figure 8’s with drop – FH

0:44

SPD 9 Short – Single corner figure 8’s – BH

0:30

SPD 10 Short – Single corner figure 8’s with drop – BH

0:45

SPD 11 Short – Figure 8’s with FH & BH drops (off the bounce)

0:44

SPD 12 Short – Front court solo freestyle

0:43

Coaching Tips

• Encourage players to stay light on their toes.
• Maintain a low body posture for better stability.
• Emphasize proper body positioning to improve control and accuracy.
• Provide constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
• Keep the session engaging by adjusting drills based on skill level.
• Encourage communication between players to develop teamwork skills.

Make it easier

• If struggling for power on the backhand, use a bouncier ball to begin with.

Make it harder

• Challenge players to maintain the rally for a set number of shots or time.

Related Sessions

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Session 1: Defensive Drills01
Session 2: Footwork Mastery12
Session 3: Passing Accuracy35
Session 4: Tactical Awareness48
Session 5: Finishing Techniques52
Session 6: Positional Play67
Session 7: Set Pieces71
Session 8: Counter Attacks85
Session 9: One-on-One Defense92
Session 10: Teamwork & Cohesion104
Session 11: Match Fitness17
Session 12: Attack vs Defense28
Session 13: Goalkeeper Reactions41
Session 14: Pressing Strategies54
Session 15: Passing Drills68
Session 16: Possession Play77
Session 17: Attacking Runs89
Session 18: Defensive Line Control95
Session 19: Long Pass Precision109
Session 20: Set Play Mastery120
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