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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

  • ‘No one’s got a magic wand’: Laura Massaro from player to coach
    by Natasha Coyle on June 3, 2025

    Former World No.1 Laura Massaro retired as a professional squash player six years ago. Since then, Massaro has ventured into new realms within the world of squash with her commentary work on SQUASHTV and being an ambassador for HEAD. Massaro’s other main focus is as a squash coach. Massaro works closely with current World No.3 Continue Reading…

  • Aifa Azman speaks to Olympics.com on normalising the hijab
    by Natasha Coyle on June 2, 2025

    In an exclusive video interview with Olympics.com, Aifa Azman discussed the importance of normalising the hijab in squash. After aging out of the U15s age category, the Malaysian decided to wear the hijab. In the exclusive interview, Azman touched on how she found a new style of hijab that suited her squash and off-court training. Continue Reading…

  • Double Paralympian medallist tries wheelchair squash for the first time
    by Natasha Coyle on May 30, 2025

    Kai Schrameyer, National Coach for Wheelchair Tennis in Canada, decided to swap rackets when he took part in the inaugural Canadian Wheelchair Doubles Squash Championship Invitational. It was the first time for Schrameyer as he took to the squash court. He discussed his thoughts on some of the similarities and differences between the two sports Continue Reading…

  • Taipei Mayor Chiang proves surprise squash hit at World Masters Games
    by Jonathan Smith on May 30, 2025

    Mayor of Taipei Chiang Wan-an has proved a surprise squash star at this year’s World Masters Games, as the 46-year-old traded his robes of office for racket and ball by competing in the Recreational Squash competition. The World Masters Games is an international multi-sport event held every four years for masters athletes, with the 2025 Continue Reading…

  • The Squash United Foundation becomes new charitable arm of the PSA Squash Tour
    by Natasha Coyle on May 29, 2025

    The Squash United Foundation (SUF) is the new charitable arm of the PSA Squash Tour. Previously called the PSA Foundation, the charitable arm of the PSA Squash Tour, will now become the Squash United Foundation as the charity builds towards the sport’s exciting Olympic debut at the LA28 Olympic Games. The Squash United Foundation will Continue Reading…

  • 6 Tips For Facing Worse Players
    on May 15, 2025

    In my previous article, I delved into 6 of my best tips for facing better opponents. When I talked about better opponents, I was referring primarily to players who you really didn’t have much chance of beating, but, whom you could learn a lot from.

  • 6 Tips For Facing Better Players
    on May 15, 2025

    If you play squash, there is a 100% likelihood that you will come up against somebody better than you.

  • Who Is Aly Abou Eleinen?
    on May 15, 2025

    Egypt’s Aly Abou Eleinen popped up on the professional squash map for most fans last season after a few very big results.

  • Nicole Bunyan: Australian Open 2025 Tournament Recap
    on April 25, 2025

    For this article, we have another exciting tournament recap from Team CT’s very own Nicole Bunyan.

  • Heather McKay – Squash Legend
    on April 25, 2025

    A while back, I wrote up a newsletter about some of my favourite World No.1s throughout the history of squash.