One of the main questions many people have when they are first thinking about playing squash is what are the benefits? Some of them seem clear, such as squash is a quick sport to play and so fits really well into high-paced modern living. However, some of the benefits are more subtle and may be …
Husein Gradasevic
Sometimes when playing squash it seems like you have covered miles when you’ve only been going for about five minutes! But in reality, how far do squash players run? A squash player will run an average of 2.5km during a pro game. An amateur will normally run about 1.5km during a match. In longer matches, …
The intermediate phase of a squash player’s development is more critical than the beginner and advanced stages. The squash drills that intermediate players adopt at this phase of their development will go a long way to determining just how successful they will be on a squash court. Depending on your age and health, the progress …
Squash is an intense game. You and your opponent have to hit the ball with the utmost power and speed. However, since you are not directly hitting each other, you may think you do not need protection. After all, the majority of pro players do not wear them. So should you wear squash goggles? Most …
The drop shot is the most important attacking shot in squash. For some players it is their most potent shot, and the way in which they win the majority of their points. A squash drop shot is a shot that is played gently to the front of the court, and is designed to die near …
The natural inclination in any racket sport is to only change your strings once they have snapped. Squash players have been known to fall for this trap too. However, string tension is actually very important, even if you only have quite a cheap racket. So when is it best to change your squash racket strings? …
There are many shots in squash that are similar to those played in other racquet-sports. However, there is one that is completely unique to the sport, and that is the boast. The boast is a crucial shot in that it can be both defensive or attacking. It can be played from the back or front …
The best squash players in the world do not get anywhere near the same level of exposure as many other sports. It is not part of the Olympics, and also it is not regularly on a premium TV channel such as Sky or CNN. Many people are therefore unsure of the question of whether it …
Many beginner’s or those unfamiliar with squash often have similar questions when starting out. One of the most common of these is squash a contact sport? Sure, it is clear that there are two players in an enclosed space, moving in and out of each other. But do they ever make contact? And is this …
There is no denying that squash is the brainchild of the British aristocracy, like most modern sports. For a protracted period it is a sport that was played almost exclusively by the social elite. But surely that picture has now changed, with squash played across many countries throughout the world? Is squash a rich person sport? …