Many players have problems when facing left-handers. Everything seems unusual, the angles of the shots are different, the patterns of play all seem alien. During a game it is often too late to come up with a set plan to counter all this before the game is more or less over. So what strategies can …
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When you get older as a squash player, you will find your game naturally adapting. The classical style of playing tight and long, and keeping rallies going may not be your best bet anymore. It will be time to find different ways to defeat younger opponents. So what are the best squash tips for older …
So you might have seen some of the very best players in the world playing a topspin drop shot, and wondered how you can learn to do the same? You’ve come to the right place. The topspin drop shot is a fairly new invention in the annals of squash, and very few players play it …
When first starting out in squash a common question that many people have is can you volley return the serve. This question comes about because in several other sports you are either not allowed to volley the return, or it is extremely unwise to do so. In tennis, for example, the serve is the only …
In squash being a left-hander can come with many natural advantages. If you are a beginner you may suspect this may be true, but as yet have no idea as to what those advantages actually look like in reality. This article is for you! So, what are the best squash tips for left handers? In …
The type of squash match you have on any occasion is determined by a number of factors, and one of the most important of these is how hot the court is. Cold courts lead to shorter games, where lobs and drops shots are the most effective weapons. But how should you play on a hot …
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 …
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 …