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  • Upcoming SQUASH Events – ONTARIO

    Upcoming SQUASH Events – ONTARIO

    Looking to compete in squash or play other squash players from different clubs in Ontario? Check out these upcoming events.

  • Eye Tracking Exercise

    Eye Tracking Exercise

    Squash players may be interested in this app that was recently posted on a Reddit page and the maker claims that eye exercises increase blood flow to the brain, and improve focus, reaction time, visual acuity, and eye-to-hand coordination. According to Dr Huberman, smooth pursuit (tracking objects through space) can improve vision. This helps keep…

  • Squash’s Latest Villain: Dirty Play By Asal?

    Squash’s Latest Villain: Dirty Play By Asal?

    If you follow squash at the highest level you will probably be familiar with Mostafa Asal, one of the arguably most talented young male players on the professional circuit. Unfortunately, controversy follows Asal from his chest-baring soccer/football-player-like over-the-top victory celebrations to some questionable on-court blocking. But is it arrogance and cheating, or passion and nitpicking?…

  • Hardball Doubles Squash Positioning

    Hardball Doubles Squash Positioning

    A large part of the the hardball doubles squash game is positioning. Because the ball is travelling quickly and there are four players on the court, it’s important to know how to clear so that the other team can hit the ball safely. Understanding where you should be and when to move will also improve…

  • Drive, Boast, Drop, Drive [Drill]

    Drive, Boast, Drop, Drive [Drill]

    For more advanced players Elements to focus on during this drill (best to work on one at a time)

  • Drive, Boast, Drop [Drill]

    Drive, Boast, Drop [Drill]

    A – set the ball in motion to allow B to volley Drill Sequence Elements to focus on during this drill (best to work on one at a time)

  • Rankings, Ratings and Club Locker

    Rankings, Ratings and Club Locker

    Club Locker is currently being used by US Squash, the World Squash Federation, England Squash and Squash Canada for rankings, as well as for tournaments, reservations, etc. Some clubs and leagues may also use the platform. Tournaments may use ClubLocker for seeding. How Do The Club Locker Ratings Work? Clublocker uses a system that compares…

  • Squash Rating Criteria (A,B,C,D,E)

    Squash Rating Criteria (A,B,C,D,E)

    Want to join a league or play in a tournament but are not quite sure what division you should be in? Or maybe you are curious to know whether it’s time to move up a division, or what you can work on to get yourself there? US Squash has a Rating Criteria guide that covers…

  • Squash backhand technique

    Squash backhand technique

    The backhand seems to be a shot that seems to require more work than the forehead for many of us. If you don’t get the technique right your shot can be inaccurate, not powerful, (or could be more powerful), or you can start to develop injury in your elbow from incorrect wrist usage. A lot…

  • What is Squash57?

    What is Squash57?

    Squash57, also known as Racketball which, confusingly, is not the same sport as Racquetball (see racketball vs racquetball). Squash57 is a variation of the game of squash that is played with a racquet that has a larger head and a bigger, bouncier ball. The game is played on the same court as squash, but with…

SQUASH ARTICLES From around the web

    • My Two Favourite Matches From The 2025 Egyptian Open
      on September 19, 2025

      I’ve been absolutely hooked on live squash since the start of the season and, as expected the 2025 CIB Egyptian Open has provided some cracking matches.

    • MatchPoint Squash & The Best Of 3 Format
      on September 19, 2025

      Cai Younger is a friend of mine that I’ve mentioned a number of times in blog posts over the years.

    • The Psychology of the First Four Shots
      on August 29, 2025

      Now, I know that some squash players aren’t big pickleball fans, however, I was watching pickleball the other day and was thinking about similarities or comparisons between the sports.

    • What I’m Excited About This PSA Season
      on August 29, 2025

      I recently read two new articles on the PSA Squash Tour website on things to look out for this season and they’ve really got me excited!

    • Squash FAQs: The Most Common Questions Answered
      on July 29, 2025

      If you’ve been a long-time reader of our content, you may have noticed that (when I’m not writing blog posts about PSA Squash Tour-related things), I often delve pretty deep into each topic I write about.