I thought this post I would give a sneek peek into what I carry in my racquet bag to a tournament!
* 4-6 racquets (Karakal obviously!)
* Squash shoes
* Spare string and grips
* Massage ball, tennis ball, squash balls
* Bandana's, wrist bands, head bands
* Skipping rope
* I-pod
* PSA Tour guide
* First AID kit (strapping/band aids/anti inflammatory's etc)
That's basically about it along with my playing kit and everything. Most of it will stay in my bag when I go to training each day. I'll usually have a couple of drink bottles in there too.
Cam
Friday, June 19, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Current Training
After doing a few weeks of longer, slower sessions like endurance runs/continuous ghosting, I'm starting to get into some more squash specific movements. Obviously the Aussie Open, World Games and Malaysian Open are all events I'd like to do well in. Being the first events of the season it would be nice to kick things off on the right foot. Another part of training I'm really focusing on his my flexibility (possibily the most unflexible player on tour!). Need to be able to touch my toes by the start of the season. Come on!
In other news, my beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs have been extremely disappointing of late. They seriously can't get their act together. On paper they are a Top 8 team but that means nothing if they can't get it together on the field and unless they sort themselves out very soon they'll be missing out on the finals this year. Wingy was one of NSW's best players last week, and they clearly brought him on too late. WTF Bellamy!? As soon as he was out on the paddock NSW looked a different team - a team that could win!
In other news, my beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs have been extremely disappointing of late. They seriously can't get their act together. On paper they are a Top 8 team but that means nothing if they can't get it together on the field and unless they sort themselves out very soon they'll be missing out on the finals this year. Wingy was one of NSW's best players last week, and they clearly brought him on too late. WTF Bellamy!? As soon as he was out on the paddock NSW looked a different team - a team that could win!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Latest News
Back in the Netherlands now after some good, tough training in Spain. I'll be doing another 3 weeks of weights sessions before I start to get more specific leading up to the Aussie Open.
Testing some new KARAKAL strings at the moment and been pretty impressed by them. It's thinner string which is playing really well. The new shirts and new kit are pretty impressive too, sharp design and good colors.
Testing some new KARAKAL strings at the moment and been pretty impressed by them. It's thinner string which is playing really well. The new shirts and new kit are pretty impressive too, sharp design and good colors.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Recent News
Training has been going well lately with no injury concerns (touch wood) or complaints. I've been settling into a nice routine at the moment and am already looking forward to next season. Apart from the physical side of my sessions, I've been fixing a couple of things up in my swing. No major overhaul or anything like that, just a tweak here and there to help straighten some shots up.
I'm off to Spain on Monday to train for a week with Borja Golan which should be good. He's one of the fittest guys on tour so it'll be good to do some solid training with him. I'll be heading home at the end of June for an exciting Doubles Camp in Melbourne followed by the Australia Open, World Games and Malaysia. Until then I'm just going to be putting the body through a bit of pain!
I'm off to Spain on Monday to train for a week with Borja Golan which should be good. He's one of the fittest guys on tour so it'll be good to do some solid training with him. I'll be heading home at the end of June for an exciting Doubles Camp in Melbourne followed by the Australia Open, World Games and Malaysia. Until then I'm just going to be putting the body through a bit of pain!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
OFF SEASON TRAINING
My next event isn't going to be until the end of June or start of July so it's basically just training from here on in. The last few weeks I have been getting into my program and now it is pretty full on. Most days will involve 2 sessions of about 2 hours. Obviously not all on court training - it's usually 50/50 on court and off court training. I find if I do too much training on the squash court it takes it's toll on my joints and also mentally it can make me quite flat and unmotivated.
My on court training at the moment involves drills with a coach - hitting to certain areas of the court, different types of movement, and court awareness. Also just fixing up little things in my swing, whether it's with a coach or hitting by myself, you can never be content!
Off court I've been hitting the weights, trying to put on something which resembles muscle really. I've been doing upper and lower body. It's a good time of the year to get stuck into some weights because there are no tournaments, and it can slow you down a bit on court if you're not playing many matches. Also things like long runs, plyometric training, sprints, intervals... There's a lot of different training which can be done - I really like to mix things up as I find I can get bored doing the same training for weeks on end.
If you'd like to know anything else regarding my training or just squash training in general, feel free to drop me an email.
My on court training at the moment involves drills with a coach - hitting to certain areas of the court, different types of movement, and court awareness. Also just fixing up little things in my swing, whether it's with a coach or hitting by myself, you can never be content!
Off court I've been hitting the weights, trying to put on something which resembles muscle really. I've been doing upper and lower body. It's a good time of the year to get stuck into some weights because there are no tournaments, and it can slow you down a bit on court if you're not playing many matches. Also things like long runs, plyometric training, sprints, intervals... There's a lot of different training which can be done - I really like to mix things up as I find I can get bored doing the same training for weeks on end.
If you'd like to know anything else regarding my training or just squash training in general, feel free to drop me an email.
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