Foreword

"Peter Nicol has been the ultimate force in squash since the end of the Khan era. Over the past 6 years he has been ranked number 1 in the world for the majority of that period. He has won every title in the game and is seen as one of the great role models in world sport. His demeanour on the court is of the highest standard and his attitude off the court is exemplary. Peter has a great love of squash and part of his charm is the respect he shows for the game itself and those who work with him.

I have known Peter since he was 16 years old and even at that early stage I felt he had an unique and fresh talent. Peter came to live in Yorkshire and trained in Harrogate with me until the age of 19. My work then took me abroad and Peter went under the wing of Neil Harvey in London. Over the last 3 years I have been working again with Peter, funded by the Lottery England World Class Performance Plan. We have a good understanding and respect for each other and we still place a lot of emphasis on the technical side of game. Even though Peter is the best player in the world he is still willing to listen and take on new ideas in order to improve his game. His willingness to continue learning, coupled with amazing physical and mental strength, keeps him ahead of the chasing pack.

There is not a squash trophy in the world without Peter’s name on it. The titles dear to his heart are his first British Open win, when he beat the great Jansher Khan and winning the World title in Egypt. He is the only male squash player to have won 2 Commonwealth gold medals. His achievements have been recognised by him being awarded an MBE for services to squash.

Peter Nicol Squash gives you a great insight into how the game is played at the very top level, but it is also applicable to all standards of play. The voiceover analysis gives Peter's tactical ideas on how to build and execute a rally. The slow motion two angle video clips enable you to view the action from different perspectives, enhancing your understanding of the techniques and movements required. The text gives the technical components that are essential for any squash player to improve their game.

Peter Nicol Squash gives you the ability to analyse and improve your performance in a visual and interactive manner. Throughout the website Peter explains many of the subtleties of his game that may be missed in the heat of competitive match play.

I hope you enjoy using Peter Nicol Squash, I believe, is not only ahead of its time but will prove to be an inspirational squash tool. It is presented in an innovative and exciting way by the best squash player in the WORLD."