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Nicolas Reale

Choosing Your Squash Equipment: How to Optimize Your Game

Squash is a fast-paced and demanding sport. To optimize your performance, comfort, and prevent injuries, proper equipment is crucial. The right racket, specific shoes, and the appropriate ball can make all the difference. Here's how to make the best choices.The Squash Racket: An Extension of Your ArmYour racket should match your playing style. Key criteria include weight, balance, and head shape.Weight:Light (110-140 g): Ideal for maneuverability and offensive players.Medium (140-160 g): A good versatile compromise.Heavy (160+ g): More power and stability.Balance:Head-heavy: Favors power.Handl

Published on 14/07/2025

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Nicolas Reale

The Art of Playing with the Walls in Padel

Padel is unique among racket sports, and that's thanks to its walls! These glass or mesh walls aren't just court boundaries; they are an integral part of the game, offering infinite strategic possibilities. Mastering the art of playing with the walls is essential for any player who wants to move up to the next level, whether a beginner or experienced.Understanding Rebounds: Patience and AnticipationThe first step to mastering the walls is to understand how the ball reacts upon contact. Unlike tennis or squash, the ball doesn't "die" after hitting a wall. It offers a second chance, or a new tac

Published on 14/07/2025

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Nicolas Reale

Choosing Your Badminton Shuttlecock: Feather or Plastic?

The shuttlecock is essential in badminton, directly influencing your game. The crucial question: feather or plastic? Each type has its strengths. This concise guide will help you make the right choice to optimize your experience on the court.The Feather Shuttlecock: Precision and FeelMade with natural feathers and a cork base, the feather shuttlecock is the choice of professionals.Advantages: It offers a very stable and precise trajectory, high initial speed, and a rapid drop. The hitting sensations are authentic, allowing for better control and "touch," essential for technical shots.Disadvant

Published on 14/07/2025

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Nicolas Reale

Winning Strategies in Squash: Dominate the Court with Intelligence !

Squash isn't just a sport of power and endurance; above all, tactics reign supreme! To dominate the court, it's not enough to hit hard or run fast. Tactical intelligence, positioning, and the ability to read your opponent's game are the true keys to victory. Here are the essential tactics to take control of the game and destabilize your opponent.Controlling the "T": The Cornerstone of Your StrategyIn squash, there's a crucial zone on the court: the "T". It's the intersection of the central lines, in the middle of the court. Controlling this position is fundamental.Why is the "T" vital?Dominant

Published on 14/07/2025

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Nicolas Reale

How to Defend Well in Badminton Against a Smashing Opponent ?

Facing an opponent who keeps smashing powerful shots? Don’t panic! Here are 5 key tips to defend well against a smasher in badminton.Work on your positioning The foundation of good defense is proper positioning. When receiving a smash, stay slightly bent, racquet in front, ready to react. Keep your footwork active and position yourself in the rear center of the court to cover as many angles as possible.✅ Tip: don’t stand on the back line. Stay about 1 metre in front to have time to react.Anticipate trajectories A good defender reads the opponent’s play. Watch their movement: a cross smash ha

Published on 14/07/2025

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Nicolas Reale

Tennis: how to improve your forehand in 5 steps?

The forehand is a key weapon in tennis. To gain more precision, power, and consistency, here are 5 simple steps to follow.Adopt a good ready position Even before hitting, everything starts with your base position. Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, racquet held in front of you, body weight leaning forward: you’re ready to react quickly to any ball.Prepare your stroke early A good forehand begins with quick and smooth preparation. As soon as you identify the ball coming to your forehand side, turn your shoulders perpendicular to the net, bring the racquet back, and slightly tilt

Published on 14/07/2025

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Nicolas Reale

Badminton: tips to improve your smashes and drop shots

Badminton, a sport of speed and precision, requires excellent shot control to make the difference in a match. Among the most decisive strokes: the smash, to finish a rally with power, and the drop shot, to destabilise the opponent with finesse. Here are some concrete tips to improve these two key shots.💥 The smash: power, placement and timing The smash is badminton’s ultimate weapon. To make it truly effective, focus on three elements: Shot preparation: Your arm should be fully drawn back, body slightly sideways, with a solid push-off from the back leg. Speed and precision: Aim for a

Published on 14/07/2025

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Nicolas Reale

The fundamental squash shots: mastering the basics

Squash is a fast-paced and strategic racket sport where mastering the fundamental shots is essential to improve and gain an advantage over your opponent. Let’s explore the key shots you need to know.💪 The forehandThe forehand is one of the most commonly used shots in squash, as in other racket sports. It allows you to hit the ball deep into the court with power and accuracy. A good forehand relies on proper body positioning, the right grip, and good coordination between the arm and legs.🔄 The backhandThe backhand is just as important as the forehand, as it enables play on both sides of the cou

Published on 20/03/2025

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Nicolas Reale

How to warm up properly for badminton?

Badminton is a demanding sport, and as with any physical activity, it is essential to warm up before training or a match. Is there a perfect warm-up routine? Not really, but we can focus on exercises that activate the muscles we will be using.🔥 General warm-up: activating the bodyStep 1: First, we warm up the body in general. The goal here is to gradually increase body temperature to prepare for effort and improve blood circulation. This phase is just to get you moving and should last about 5 to 10 minutes. Light jogging: running around the court. Jumping on the spot: skipping rope or small

Published on 14/03/2025

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What should you plan for when traveling for an internship?

First of all, if this has not already been done, and the operator (tour operator, organizer) does not offer it to you, book a hotel, preferably close to the infrastructure where the course takes place. The schedule of your internships To do this, you can find information in the “planning” area of your internship where you will sometimes find information concerning accommodation, catering and the activities that you will carry out. Don't hesitate to ask the coach, the club or the operator for information and the best plans to make the most of your internship. The surroundings of your intern

Published on 15/04/2024

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Paul Gonon

Why is going through an operator a guarantee of safety?

Operators are professionals specialized in organizing sports stays. Their expertise allows them to offer a varied range of offers tailored to each request. Contrary to popular belief, opting for an operator is not necessarily more expensive than directly approaching a coach or a club. In fact, it can even be more economical in many cases.Operators often offer comprehensive services including guarantees and insurance, as well as additional services such as transport or accommodation included in the stay. Moreover, operators often have the ability to combine racquet sports with other a

Published on 28/03/2024

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