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Comment on Squash Strategy Question? by game buddee

game buddee — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:01:49 +0000

Wow~?~ A squash question - how cool. I love squash.. Started playing about a year ago. It’s the best cardio I’ve ever experienced.. way fun I play three times a week, two hours each time. But we rotate three guys.. play two games, wait one out, rotate in., two games, etc. Fun
If your friend CAN get the ball in the back corner.. (usually that’s an intermediate to advanced level - most beginners have a tough time getting it back there in an effective manner.) then they can also get it in the front corner. If you go to the back corner to prepare for his/her shot.. I would bet a large sum of money that they would start catching on and drop the ball in the front corner (unless they’re one of those power hungry wack the heck out of every shot.. I play with some really good squash players.. that never hit a soft shot.. if they did, i’d never even get a point with them)

Anyway, if you wait in the back corner, and they hit a shot in the front, that would make it next to impossible to return because you’re so far away. Even if you can run to get it from all the way in the back, I’d bet big money also - that you are breathing and perspiring 4x’s what your opponent is - gotta keep that energy, not waste it
THE ONLY SENSIBLE STRATEGY: (in my opinion) Your best bet is to get to the T after almost EVERY stinking shot. If you are fast enough to get there after every shot, you’ll probably be better than 50% of the players out there. If you’re at the T.. you should be able to get to almost any position in the court with about two strides.

I actually find the back corner shots 10 times easier than getting most all other shots. They don’t allow me as a beginner/intermediate player to be on the offensive though.. because you can’t drive a perfectly placed ball from the back corner.. can only flip it out in different ways. It gives the opponent more time to respond.. I also like those back corner shots, because it’s easier for me to get to the T.. running forward. If I hit a shot up in front, getting back to the T.. I’m not so quick turning around and getting to the T.

A good drill. No ball, just you and your strings… Stand at T. Take two good steps toward left back - make a swing as if you were hitting ball, and then get back to the T. Then go left middle court along wall.. another practice swing. Back to T. Then to left front corner, make practice swing, etc. Most people can’t do this quickly and easily first time through. If you did this drill just once every day you play, I betcha you’ll increase your game skills loads.

PLEASE Email me.. it’d be fun to talk about strategy, skills, drills, etc.

Comment on Squash Vs Tennis Racquets? by Shelby M

Shelby M — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 05:47:55 +0000

A tennis racquet has a much bigger head and harder strings than a squash raquet! A squash raquet generaly is lighter than a tennis raquet.

Comment on Squash Vs Tennis Racquets? by Patrick L

Patrick L — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:15:21 +0000

A squash raqcuet is lighter and usually longer. Furthermore its head is shaped like a triangle, where as a tennis raqcuet resembles an oval.

Comment on Squash Vs Tennis Racquets? by Chris

Chris — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:26:38 +0000

Squash racquets have a different shape then tennis racquets. Squash racquets are smaller and look like an upside down triangle with rounded edges when you hold it or an upside down tear or rain drop. Squash players usually wear googles.

Comment on Squash Racquets and Equipment? by Prof. Neil

Prof. Neil — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:02:22 +0000

Well, Squash is well represented in England though it actually has a low profile with the public.

Since world rankings began, half of the men’s and women’s top twenty have always come from England, but it’s something the English never celebrate.

I use a Wilson racquet, called “Defender”. It’s quite good. A lot of racquets will actually have advice written on an insert card. If you join a club, you can always borrow racquets to try them out and then ask the club staff for advice.

They should also advise you on which balls. There are three colours I think: red for beginners, yellow for intermediate; blue for advanced (but check that with an expert).

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Comment on Squash Racquets and Equipment? by JAM123

JAM123 — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:28:16 +0000

Google the info or try a sports shop they will be able to give you the correct advice.!!!

Comment on Squash Racquets and Equipment? by g.m

g.m — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:49:17 +0000

try general sports (it will be there ) or click on discovery , or type in a question in the search bar

Comment on Squash Racket? by The Know-it-All

The Know-it-All — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 01:37:35 +0000

The Racket: The Head Flexpoint 150 is the best racket I ever played with! It’s very light and has absolute pinpoint accuracy and control. It also gives you alot of power. But if you don’t like that racket, any other Head is great, aswell as Wilson and Karkal! And the balls, I’d have to say Dunlop. I’ve played with alot of types, but Dunlop gives the true feeling of squash (I know I sound weird…).
But, it is a great game and I do hope you enjoy it!!

Comment on Squash Racket? by stewart h

stewart h — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:38:46 +0000

buy a racquet with a weight around 145 - 160 grams
the heavier the racquet the less likely you are to break it - the light ones break very easily - be prepared to spend around £40-50 for something that is half decent - Wilson racquets are good value

Comment on Which is Harder to Play… Squash or Tennis? by catsil_william

catsil_william — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:30:07 +0000

Squash is easier for beginners. There are techniques in hitting a ball, but not as demanding as in tennis, so you can control the ball better.
The difficulty is hitting balls near the walls, but you get used to it quickly.