Squash

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? …

For many squash fans watching the Olympics you may well have wondered before, is squash an Olympic sport. There are several similar racquet sports in the Olympics, namely tennis, badminton and table tennis. Also there are surely several much more niche sports, such as roller hockey and synchronized swimming. So is there a place for …

Among the pantheon of all time squash greats, there are two men that share a name. Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan dominated the sport for the best part of two decades. During the 1980s and 1990s they won the majority of British and World Open titles between them. I will look at their history, their …

Mohamed El Shorbagy has made his name as one of the most gutsy and resilient squash players of the modern era. The three-time British Open Winner, and one-time World Open Champion has been one of the most dominant players on the circuit over the last decade. His name is synonymous with high-quality matches that have …

The dropshot in squash is the number one rally winner, so it is a crucial shot to try to improve. Some amateur players have little else in the locker, but a great drop-shot that you can play from all parts of the court can sometimes be enough to propel them to a decent standard of …