Get a visit to your school
If you’re looking for a new way to get your students active and engaged in a social, fun and engaging sport, get in touch to arrange a school visit.
What is involved in a Squash Wales school visit?
Our sessions are ideally suited for children aged 7 – 15.
There are two parts to a school visit.
Part 1: School visit using mini squash rebound nets
Part 2: We encourage the school to book a visit at the local squash club for a full squash experience. These sessions are more individualised based on the club, coach, number of courts etc and can be discussed when finalising details.
What will the students learn / do?
Part 1:
- Pupils will learn racket skills by completing a set of drills focused on racket control.
- Hand eye coordination
- Individual technical skills, pupils will practice on their own learning to hit the ball against a wall consecutively to themselves
- Cooperative technical skills hitting the ball against the wall to a partner continuously
- Competitive skills
Part 2:
- The squash club visit will differ depending on the club, coach, number of courts etc.
- A generic session will comprise of the following:
- Pupils will begin with a warm up games (dodge ball, netball etc on a squash court)
- Pupils will then practice specific shots and focus on squash specific movement around the court
- Cooperative games will then follow aiming to practice the shots in the previous section
- Pupils will play competitive half court games followed by full court games, winner stays on, king of the hill etc to finish.
How long does a session last?
Part 1:
- A standard session last for 40 minutes.
- Sessions can be tailored to fit class timetables.
Part 2:
- Again, depends of the club/coach
- 2 hours is the standard duration of a club session with a break inbetween.
What equipment and space is required
Part 1:
- Sessions can be conducted in a school hall, dinner hall or school sessions can be conducted in a school hall, dinner hall or school gym. Weather permitting, the class can be conducted outside on a flat, hard surface.
- Pupils should wear gym clothing and suitable footwear
- All squash equipment is provided.
Part 2:
- The club will supply rackets, balls and protective eyewear.
- Pupils will need to wear CLEAN, non-marking footwear when on squash courts and gym clothing.
