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This is what the app looks like on an Android mobile phone.
The BetterPractice app is a companion app to the BetterSquash practice programmes. These programmes are supplied on PDF sheets.
The app helps you follow the routine without having to constantly refer to the PDF.
When you're ready to practice, simply choose a routine and enter its shortcode (found on the relevant PDF sheet) into the app's start page.
The app displays each drill with timing information and provides both on-screen text and audio instructions to guide you through the routine.
You can easily repeat drills or skip ahead to customize your practice session.
For maximum convenience, follow the instructions and guidance using your mobile device's speakers or by wearing earphones during your training.
The best way to understand BetterPractice App's benefit is to use it. Try it now with the FREE sample Solo Routine.
Start improving your ball control today by signing up for the Solo Routines programme and take your practice to the next level with the BetterPractice app!
The BetterPractice is a companion app to the BetterSquash training and practice programmes, Currently, only the first set of Solo Routines are available but more will be added soon..
After you enter a code for one of the routines, it loads the drills plus voice recordings and works like a countdown timer; displaying the drill title, description and time left. There are also voice instructions and guidance, hence the app's name.
Initially, yes, to download the app but once you have loaded a routine, the details and voices are stored on your device.
Currently, it is exclusive to BetterSquash, but in the future it may be possible for other sports to create their own routines and training/practice sessions.
Only for the sample routines. You need access to the Practice Plans for the BetterPractice app to be really useful.
By listening to the audio instructions you can avoid having to refer to the PDF for each drill. It essentially means, you have guided solo practice. In addition to giving you basic instructions, some drills have guidance mid-drill, for example "Keep adjusting the angle" or "Don't forget early preparation!".
Yes, the app is free, it's the Practice Plans that must be purchased. However, there is a FREE sample Solo Routine for you to use with the BetterPractice app.
Dedicated squash players who want planned and themed practice routines.
Florent Fauchille, a Solo Routines user, built the basic app for his personal use and together with Phillip refined some aspects of it to make it available to other users.
Use the links above to install the BetterPractice for your device. Currently Android and iOS are supported.
You press on the "Enter a shortcode" box on the start page, and type in the case-sensitive shortcode found on the PDF sheet.
In the unlikely event that happens (Phillip and Florent tested them all thoroughly), please send an email to [email protected] including your device details.
No but Yes. You can use the FREE sample Solo Routine, but all other routines must be purchased.
The Solo Routines programme coast 35 Euros per set - currently only one set is available, but more will be added soon. Each set includes 12 carefully planned and themed routines lasting between 30 to 40 minutes, a detailed email explaining each drill, a summary PDF sheet (with the BetterPractice app shortcode), a private explainer video and access to the Solo Routines channel on the BetterSquash Discord server.
Open the app, enter the shortcode and press START.
Yes, both. On the routine's page, you can press the PAUSE button at any time or use the back arrow to go back to the main page and enter the same or different shortcode to start again.
Currently no, but this may be a feature in future versions.
Yes, there are "Previous" and "Next" buttons that can be used to skip or repeat drills respectively.
A routine can be followed by view the screen or by listening to the audio instructions.
Absolutely! That's one of the most important aspects of the app. Depending on your court, you may be able to just use your device's speakers or a separate Bluetooth speaker might be better. Headphones and earphones can also be used. Phillip tested the app using his bone conduction headphones and found it very comfortable.
The app will continue working as normal.
No, because they have been carefully designed to work in that order. But there is nothing stopping you jumping back to repeat a drill or skipping forward to a later drill.
No, that's not on our list of potential feature updates. However, Phillip does offer a Personalised Practice Plans.
No, each time you need to start from the beginning. However, you can pause a routine and as long as you don't close the app, you can come back to it later.
Yes, via your device's volume control.
No, not at this time. We decided to make a simple app with a very specific focus. There are plenty of tracker apps that could be used for tracking your practice sessions.
Yes, there are no "accounts" to use, just the app and the routine's shortcode.
No, and it's not on our list of potential features.
The app displays things in "dark mode" all the time, and there is no option to change that.
Apple's iOS and Google's Android systems are supported and any devices that run those systems should run the BetterPractice app.
The app needs to be installed. We chose this method to allow for offline use.
Yes, both.
Less than 50 MB
Yes, there are no accounts connected to the app.
No syncing needed as you just enter the shortcode and start your routine. It's not possible to pause midway through a routine and continue from the same point on another device. As has been said, there are no accounts connected to the app.
Yes, but you need to load the audio instructions and routine once online and from then on it should be available offline, even if you close the app and reopen it.
YES! That's the whole reason for the Solo Routines programme.
No, again we wanted to keep the app very focused and simple.
No, the BetterPractice is a free companion app to the BetterSquash Practice Programmes, including the Solo Routines programme.
There is no subscription for any of the BetterSquash Practice Programmes - they are all a one-off purchase. As long as the app is on your phone and you have previously downloaded the voices and routines, you can continue to use the routines and app forever, well until the Sun expands and fries the Earth to a ball of ash, but don't panic that's not for another 5 Billion or so years.
But on a serious note, the Solo Routines programme is NOT a subscription service. You purchase a set of 12 routines and can use them for as much or as little as you want.
Not officially, no. However, we don't track usage. If you are a club or other sort of facility or organisation, then a commercial licence for the Solo Routines programme is available which will allow you to use the Solo Routines and this BetterPractice app within your club.
No, we recommend a tracker or calendar app for that
Yes, we do not access any of your data, so we have none to share or sell. Remember, no account is needed to use the app and no usage data is stored or recorded. The only data we have is how many times the app has been downloaded from the respective App and Play stores.
No, nothing. Not even how many unforced errors you hit into the tin! And let's be honest, it's probably more than it should be, right?
Yes, in fact, there is no possibility of even creating an account.
Not very often. Only if a serious bug is discovered and needs fixing or when we feel an important new feature should be added.
Only if it's a good review - just joking. Leave a fair and honest review on the store where you downloaded it from. All we ask is that if you do have problems with the app, let us know and give us a chance to fix it.
When you sign up to any of my services, you receive a unique referral code. This is the code you give to the people you refer.
They receive a 10% discount on one of my services when they enter that code. You receive increasing rewards as you refer more people.
As you would expect, there are some important conditions, but essentially the more people you refer who purchase one of my services, the more rewards you get.
Discord is a free platform for communities to connect via text. The BetterSquash server is a hub for squash enthusiasts to learn, share, and improve together.
Think of it like a multi-room building: public channels are rooms open to all, while private channels, such as those for Solo Routines users, are rooms exclusive to certain services.
The BetterSquash Discord isn’t just for chat, it’s about collective growth. By sharing experiences, refining drills, and engaging with others, we all become better players.
If you have purchased a Solo Routines Set or a Challenges Set and would like access to the respective private channels, you need to send me a private message giving me your referral code and email address for me to grant you access to the required channels.
The BetterPractice is a free companion app to the BetterSquash Practice Programmes.
There is no official support but we will do our best to help you if you encounter a problem.
Please contact us at [email protected]