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  • Empowering Girls in Sport: The Future of Squash

    Empowering Girls in Sport: The Future of Squash

    The landscape of youth sports is evolving, with a growing recognition of the unique challenges faced by girls in maintaining their participation. Girls often drop out of sports during adolescence, influenced by factors such as lack of confidence, limited access, social stigma, and insufficient encouragement. This trend not only affects their physical health but also…

  • From Villian to Hero, Mostafa Asal’s Journey to Redemption

    From Villian to Hero, Mostafa Asal’s Journey to Redemption

    Navigating Controversy, Embracing Redemption, and Inspiring Future Generations in Squash Known as the “Raging Bull,” Mostafa Asal’s journey in the squash world is a fascinating narrative that continues to evolve. Initially, Asal was perceived by many as a controversial figure due to his animated, over-the-top celebrations combined with his undeniable talent. However, as time went…

  • Squash Summit 2024: Uniting Enthusiasts, Leaders, and Influencers in Birmingham

    Squash Summit 2024: Uniting Enthusiasts, Leaders, and Influencers in Birmingham

    Global Excitement for the First-Ever PSA Foundation Squash Summit Squash enthusiasts, leaders, and influencers worldwide are gearing up for Squash Summit 2024. It’s the very first PSA Foundation Squash Summit and it’s scheduled for June 3rd and 4th in Birmingham. The event runs concurrently with the British Open Squash Championships and promises two days of…

  • 10 Tips to improve your timing on your return-of-serve

    10 Tips to improve your timing on your return-of-serve

    Players, especially new and intermediate players, often struggle with the return of service. Unfortunately, a weak return of serve can put you in jeopardy for the rest of the rally. Not only can it create frustration when we don’t know how to correct it, but over time it can get into our heads. Instead of…

  • Where to Stand After Serving in Squash

    Where to Stand After Serving in Squash

    Squash positioning is important to allow you the best chance of a quickly hit ball. But in some cases, we are not sure exactly where we are supposed to stand after serving. Conventional wisdom often advises players to relocate to the “T” area. However, sometimes players are confused when their serve retrieved at the backcourt…

  • Nine Tips to stay focused during an entire squash match

    Nine Tips to stay focused during an entire squash match

    The game of squash is cognitively very demanding. Not only do we need to concentrate on how and where we are hitting the ball, but we also need to pick up where our opponents are on the court, the kinds of shots they are likely to play, and the clues that give us and idea…

  • Why do I have timing problems when I play squash?

    Why do I have timing problems when I play squash?

    There can be several factors that can affect your timing when playing squash. Here are seven common reasons for timing problems: If you are experiencing timing problems when playing squash, it may be helpful to work on improving your focus, footwork, positioning, racket preparation, and practice habits. This can help you improve your timing and…

  • Eight-week suspension for Dimitri Steinmann

    Eight-week suspension for Dimitri Steinmann

    PSA just announced that Dimitri Steinmann has been given an eight-week suspension by the PSA and a £2000.00 fine based on behavior during his round one match against Timothy Brownell at the US Open last October 7th, 2023. Initially, he was charged with “above of racquet equipment” and “Dangerous play”. These charges were upgraded to…

  • 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Squash Players for 2024

    10 New Year’s Resolutions for Squash Players for 2024

    It’s that time of year when we are inspired to make changes. Winter has arrived in the northern hemisphere, the season is fully underway. We may be starting a new house league season or part way through our interclub league. Maybe we are just looking to get fitter and have a fun workout. Either way, it’s the…

  • Crack Shot: Short Film

    Crack Shot: Short Film

    If you are a squash enthusiast you are bound to enjoy this short fictional film about a troubled former junior champion who has a complex relationship with the game. According to Rob Munday’s interview with Alex Cohen, the filmmaker, Alex states, “The game is a beautiful, brutal, and loud dance, and I wanted to show…

SQUASH ARTICLES From around the web

  • Geoff Hunt elevated to Legend Status at Sport Australia Hall of Fame
    by Jonathan Smith on November 20, 2024

    Australian Squash trailblazer Geoff Hunt has become the second squash player to be elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Hunt’s elevation was celebrated at the annual Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala Dinner at Crown Palladium in Melbourne on Monday 18 November. The below is adapted from Continue Reading…

  • Ten questions in 30 seconds with Tsz Kwan Lau
    by Jonathan Smith on November 19, 2024

    Next month’s World Squash Team Championships will be particularly special for Tsz Kwan Lau. The 28-year-old will lead Hong Kong, China’s men’s team on home court at Hong Kong Football Club, with Hong Kong Football Club’s own Tomato Ho set to lead the women’s team. To find out more about Lau, we invited him to Continue Reading…

  • One month to go until historic World Squash Team Championships
    by Jonathan Smith on November 9, 2024

    The first ever World Squash Team Championships to feature concurrent men’s and women’s events is just one month away. The World Squash Team Championships, which will take place at Hong Kong Football Club, features National Federation squads of four players battling it out for the title of World Champions. Action from the World Squash Team Continue Reading…

  • Access Youth Academy spark LA squash surge with trio of grassroots initiatives
    by Jonty Banks on November 7, 2024

    Access Youth Academy, an urban squash programme based in California, has introduced a trio of initiatives in Los Angeles to help raise the profile of squash at a grassroots level ahead of the LA28 Olympic Games.  Access Youth Academy has been working in collaboration with US Squash to deliver the PlayLA Programme, Access Youth Academy Continue Reading…

  • World Squash Federation and PT SportSuite serve up new digital partnership
    by Jonathan Smith on November 6, 2024

    The World Squash Federation (WSF) and PT SportSuite are excited to announce a strategic digital partnership, with the official WSF website set to be relaunched on PT SportSuite’s WebSuite framework. This partnership represents part of the WSF’s digital strategy to grow the game and showcase squash on a global stage. A Unified Vision for the Continue Reading…

  • Playing in Front of a Crowd: Thriving or Surviving?
    on November 18, 2024

    I must admit, I’ve actually always been a bit naive when it comes to the topic of this article.

  • This Is Olivia Weaver’s Season
    on November 14, 2024

    If you’ve been keeping up with the PSA Squash Tour, you might have noticed that Olivia Weaver seems to be on an absolute hot streak at the moment.

  • (Yet Another) Injury Update
    on November 14, 2024

    Unfortunately, my plague of injury has taken yet another turn and I’m now facing even longer off court due to constant lower back pain (that I’ve had for around six weeks now).

  • Match Prep 101: Get Ahead of the Game
    on November 14, 2024

    Something I (and many other players) often neglect is preparing for matches and tournaments in advance.

  • A review of the Kanso EQx3 Indoor Court Shoes
    on November 3, 2024

    There’s a new player in the indoor court shoe market and they make exceptional shoes for squash players looking for a high-end shoe …