Squash

As much as you’d like to just jump right into the fun part of squash—actually playing squash – it’s wise to have a solid warmup to prepare you. In this article, we will go over several ways to make sure you are adequately preparing for squash play, as well as how to keep up this …

Of all the racket sports squash is the most intense, it’s fast, space you play in is confined and you battle in that space with an opponent. Getting around the court and past your rival to play shots can make the difference between winning and losing. To help you get a head start on your …

What’s the best way for a squash player to get and stay fit? Short answer: Play more squash. Yet, as younger players mature and experienced players start climbing the ranks it becomes even more important to add off-court physical training to both improve performance and prevent injuries. With junior squash players, age 10-15 traditional weight …

The serve in squash is a key shot to learn. It is the first shot of any rally, and so sets the tone. A good serve will get you off to a great start, meaning that your opponent will be challenged to hit an accurate return, and you will be in an excellent position on …

In most racket sports, the backhand can prove to be a somewhat complicated business and squash is not immune to this. Every sportsman has a weakness that his opponent will try to exploit. For beginners the backhand is often one of those weaknesses. It is in your best interests to eliminate as many of your …

There are several reasons why you might want to try squash drills in large groups. The two most common reasons are that you are trying drills with a group of total beginners to the game, or alternatively you are running a session with some kids. It would be unusual for intermediate or advanced players to …

There are many reasons why you would want to attempt squash drills with three players. The main ones are usually: you have limited court space and more players in a team or club that are wanting to play and improve; you just happen to be friends in a three and want to train together; there …

The serve is one of the most important shots to practice in squash for beginners, and one of the key questions is where do you aim? There are different types of serves, and all of these have separate targets. This article will walk you through each of these, and get you on the right path …

In squash, one of the best way to condition your body is by carrying out drills that replicate squash movements on court. Players that move the best have a huge advantage in terms of composure and time on the ball, and also in retaining stamina. A player that races round without the right level of …

The best time to implement drills involving more than two players are at a very junior or beginner level. That is where the focus will be in this particular blog post about squash drills for four players. All of these drills can be played by kids, and most can be played by adults too. When …