Many beginners are unsure of the question of whether a squash serve can hit the back wall on the full or not. Players of racquetball are familiar with the rule that a serve cannot hit the back wall before it bounces. But can a squash serve hit the back wall? Yes, a squash serve can …
Husein Gradasevic
A common question when many people first try either sport is what is the difference between squash and racquetball? On the surface there are some clear similarities. Both are played indoors in an enclosed court, and both use a rubber ball and rackets. So what is the difference between squash and racquetball? There are many …
The history of squash is littered with many incredible world records. From the world’s longest ever recorded game, to the fastest ever squash shot, this article has the definitive list of all the most spectacular records in the sport’s long pantheon. What is the Longest Squash Marathon? There have been many attempts at this record, …
Hard hitting squash players can be very intimidating when you are a beginner. They rush you for time, occasionally hit devastating winners, and are generally quite a menacing physical presence on the court. However, there are many ways of countering a hard hitter. So, how do you play hard hitters in squash? Take the pace …
So the question is how often should you change your squash racket grip? The startling answer is probably a lot more often than you think. Many of the people I play with will basically buy a racket and then just keep the same grip until it becomes like a tattered rag. What difference can it …
Squash games vary in length from anything from a couple of minutes to close to three hours. However, most fall into a much narrower time band. There are many factors that influence how long a game will last including the skill of the players, the temperature of the courts, and the type of scoring system …
Anyone that has played squash for any length of time knows how different a game is in a cold court. The ball bounces half the height, everything is slower, rallies are shorter, players with lethal drop shots suddenly become world beaters. But how should you play on cold squash courts? When playing on a cold …
Squash is one of the few sports that can be practiced successfully either alone or with others. There are different benefits to both. Solo play, for example, is probably the best way of developing technical play, whereas practice against a partner is preferable in developing tactical awareness. If you play several times a week, it …
When just starting out in playing squash it might be tempting to have your first go with any old racket you have lying around the house. Surely there’s not that much difference between a squash and a tennis racket you may think? Also, maybe you’re concerned that if you invested in a squash racket first, …
For a sport like squash, mobility, grip, balance, speed, and agility are must have abilities. While all of these abilities can be developed through training and practice, the right kind of gear contributes immensely to the performance of the athlete. The kind of squash shoe used certainly contributes the most to the overall game play …