Squash
Below are our 11 articles in the 'squash' category:
Making the back of the court with strong and commanding forehands and backhands is the basis of any successful player’s game. And that means applying good technique and body shape to ensure that you ...
Devastating. That's the only word that describes the effect on your opponent when you correctly execute a drop or lob. They are two of the most effective weapons in your armoury. Devastating can also ...
The bear-pit nature of the squash court means that it is one of the most intense arenas that you will find in sport. Although not a contact sport, there is a real risk of players running into each ...
Shot selection is key to dominating a game and achieving the conclusion to a rally in your favour. Knowing both how and when to use individual weapons in your armoury will decide whether you will be ...
Many coaching manuals refer to players having a game plan when they enter the court prior to the match. Well that’s all very well if you are familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the ...
How you treat your racket is going to impact in a major way in how you perform on the court. Use it like an axe, gripping it firmly and making fierce downward strokes at the ball, and you are not ...
The enclosed nature of the squash court means there is a claustrophobic element to the game especially if you happen to be on the receiving end of a real onslaught. If you are having one of these ...
Why is it that so many of your services are returned with a dismissive volley by your opponent? Well from a technical point of view, the simple answer is that you are failing to make the sidewall ...
What separates the greatest players in the world from those who miss out on immortality by a whisker? So often it comes down to having the mental strength to see out a match. To possess the ...
Volleying is one of the most difficult skills to master. It’s also one of the most important if you want to become as competitive as possible. Why? Because it disrupts the rhythm of the game thereby ...
Got yourself in a bit of a tight spot in one of the back corners of the court? Then there’s only one thing for it: time to utilise the boast. For the squash novice this may sound like double Dutch, ...
