For squash players just starting out or looking to improve, it’s vitally important to understand all the rules of the game. Some of these rules are small and seemingly insignificant, thus making them hard to remember. One of these smaller yet very important rules to remember, especially for new players looking to enter match play, …
Is squash similar to tennis? This article will address the major comparisons and contrasts between the two so you can make an informed decision on which sport sounds like the right choice for you! Here’s the short answer. Is squash similar to tennis? There are many similarities between squash and tennis. Both are racquet sports …
We all get asked from time to time about which hobbies we enjoy or what sports we might play. And more often than not, when we answer “I play squash”, we’ll receive a knowing nod and then the predicted response: “Oh yeah, I know, it’s like racquetball.” You may well think that squash and racquetball …
How much you spend on squash equipment is often determined by how seriously you take the sport, but definitely one good investment is getting a good string for your racket. Sometimes you will be forced into this when your racket string snaps. However, this probably is not the only time you should change it. How …
In a world where money means so much more in sport than in times gone by, squash is no longer just a hobby for many that are involved. With tour prize funds going up year on year, it is hard to ignore the financial progress being made in the sport. How much does a squash …
Everyone knows a weekend warrior, maybe an ex-college athlete, who claims that their sport is the ultimate. Maybe this description fits you? Swimming, track, football, tennis, cycling are all difficult in their own respect, but how about squash? In short, is squash hard to play? There are many aspects of squash that make it a …
Sometimes squash players find it hard to get access to proper squash courts. In different parts of the world there may be other options like trying to play on a racquetball court. But can you play squash on a racquetball court? You cannot play standard squash matches on a racquetball court. Racquetball courts are 8 …
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert at playing squash, you might have a thought clawing at the back of your mind. A hope that one day you could be in the big leagues, playing squash as a profession. But how do you go about it? Worry no longer, as this article will tell …
The only objective in any squash contest is to win. Anything else achieved on the squash court, beyond that, is merely a by-product of competing in the sport. How do you win in squash? Regardless of the format, in squash the winning player is the one who wins 3 games out of 5. This player …
Given that squash is normally a contest between two individuals, there is probably a strong argument to be made that this is also the best way to practise. Why should squash players do drills with at least one more person? Such is the human condition, that preparing on your own provides fertile ground for complacency …