Mastering the Details: Why Two-Ball Drills Are a Game-Changer in Squash

In squash training, every small edge matters—and sometimes, it takes something as simple as adding a second ball to unlock big improvements.

Two-ball drills, whether done solo or in pairs, are a creative and highly effective way to sharpen multiple critical performance elements at once. The increased cognitive load of tracking two moving objects heightens concentration and challenges your visual tracking skills, forcing players to tune in more deeply to bounce, angle, and trajectory.

But it goes beyond the eyes. This type of drill enhances proprioceptive ability—your body’s awareness of itself in space. Navigating two balls at once forces quicker adjustments, better balance, and sharper reactions. Players instinctively learn to move with greater efficiency, maintain posture under pressure, and prepare their racket earlier.

For solo players, alternating hits or managing two simultaneous drops trains not only timing and footwork, but also racket face awareness—as every contact needs to be clean and intentional. For pairs, a two-ball rally encourages better spacing, rhythm control, and decision-making.

That’s why we occasionally introduce these two-ball challenges during summer camp at Squash Tigers. They’re fun, intense, and slightly chaotic—but that’s the point. They push players to adapt, stay mentally sharp, and develop skills that traditional drills sometimes overlook.

In short: two-ball drills turn a basic hitting session into a full-body, full-brain workout. Train the mind, the body, and the racquet—all at once. And yes, expect to laugh a little while doing it.