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Articles for Intermediate to Advanced Squash Players
Squash Player Magazine has an amazing collection of articles many written by or interviewed with squash pros in their Workshop section. Some of the topics they cover include: If you are an intermediate or advanced player, definitely give them a look. Articles from the Pros at from SquashPlayer.co.uk
Studying Women Squash Players to Learn Technique
By J Ferrier Something one of my doubles squash partners said to me once was this: if you want to learn technique watch a woman play. Well, obviously he didn’t mean me. But one only has to watch Nouran Gohar strike a ball to know that women can be powerful hitters. But basically what he…
Squash Forehand Technique
Many people learn to play the game of squash but don’t actually learn “proper” technique. Or they might learn technique from other players who really don’t have the right form themselves. I was one of those players – I didn’t want perfecting techniques to kill my love for the game. I really wasn’t interested in…
Rules of Singles Squash
Wondering what the actual rules are around lets and strokes? Of course you are. Here are the World Squash Federation official rules to Singles squash (last updated in 2020). Single Squash Rules https://www.worldsquash.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/201127_Rules-of-Singles-Squash-2020-V2.pdf If you are interested in International Softball squash rules click here. If you are interested in Hardball squash rules click here.
Doubles Beginners: Serves
Here is the order of serving in a very simple form (except for the very first server of the game): Order of serves – Assuming both teams have their right wall player serve first If the left-walled player on Team Blue serves first the sequence would be as follows: Detailed breakdown of what happens: Typically…
The Ultimate Squash Bag(s)
I am particular about my bags. The number one thing is that it has to be functional and easy to use. I don’t want to be looking for things. I don’t want to be wondering if I brought the (fill in the blank) or not. I don’t want to panic thinking I forgot my glasses…
On the Game of Doubles Squash — Hardball
By Jackie Ferrier Hardball doubles attracts a lot of single players partly because it’s considered to be easier on the body. For one, you don’t have to get every ball (usually) and you don’t have to cover the entire court every other hit. Despite the court being longer the the ball bounces farther, lobs are…
Hardball Doubles Squash Shots
If you are learning hardball doubles Squash or just need a refresher, check out this document that shows all the different shots you might play and when you might play them. Doubles Shots Document
Squash Tips: Forehand Back Corner
Balls in the back corners are typically one of the more difficult shots to retrieve for beginner and intermediate players. If you are learning or want to improve your ability to get these shots, check out these great videos with Squash Academy coach, Jesse Engelbrecht. Before you watch this video it may help to watch…
Squash Tips: Backhand Back Corner
Getting the ball out from the corner fropm either side is one of the most difficult shots for people to learn. In part some of the challenge is re-learning a different technique than the shot your use for a drive. Another is the spacing. For whatever reason, we charge straight to the corner as if…