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Squash
A fast racket sport played against the walls of an enclosed court, with footwork and shot placement at its heart.
Who it's for
Children can begin training from Grade 1. Every child develops differently. Our coaches assess each learner's interests, readiness and abilities to recommend the right starting level and training pathway.
Protective eyewear is recommended, and safe swing and court etiquette are taught first.
Specialist programmes are offered where demand, qualified coaches, venue, equipment and safeguarding are confirmed.
What they learn
Taught through stroke and movement drills, solo and partner practice, then games.
What children gain
Agility
Moves quickly and recovers to the centre.
Stamina
Builds endurance through long rallies.
Tactics
Uses length and angles to move an opponent.
Training formats
Learning journey
Foundation
Hits the ball to the front wall with a safe swing.
Developing
Plays straight drives with good length and moves back to the T.
Proficient
Uses angles, drops and tactics in match play.
Assessment
In Squash, coaches assess:
Defined criteria
An activity-specific standard for every skill.
Coach rating
The coach observes and rates each criterion.
Written feedback
Scores explained in plain language, AI-assisted where the activity's assessment runs in our school app.
Coach confirms
Nothing reaches parents without coach sign-off.
Curriculum depth and assessment readiness vary by activity. Not every activity has identical curriculum maturity yet.
Coaches
Every Squash coach is recruited, verified and trained by 4CHAMPZ, and monitored session by session.
Questions
Who is Squash for?
Learners in schools, academies and communities where the programme runs. Children can begin training from Grade 1. Every child develops differently. Our coaches assess each learner's interests, readiness and abilities to recommend the right starting level and training pathway. Protective eyewear is recommended, and safe swing and court etiquette are taught first. Adult classes are arranged on request.
How is progress measured?
Coaches assess swing and safety, length and accuracy, movement and tactics against defined criteria. Progress is shared with families through coach feedback and term reports.
Where does it run?
At partner schools, academies and communities. Tell us where you are and we will confirm what runs near you.
Is this available everywhere?
Specialist programmes are offered where demand, qualified coaches, venue, equipment and safeguarding are confirmed.
Why is safety taught first in squash?
Both players share a small court, so learners first learn a controlled swing and when to stop play to avoid contact.