Tag: squash
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How to deal with sweaty hands in Squash
Sweaty hands can be a real challenge for squash players, impacting their grip and overall performance. Often we have seen rackets slipping out the hands and due to a soaked worn out grip or just really sweaty hands. This one time I was practicing straight drives at the front of the court and the racket…
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How to put grip on squash racket
Here is a detailed instructional article about how to put a grip on a squash or tennis racket. Wrapping a replacement grip or an over grip around the handle of your tennis or squash racket can sometimes become something you just cant wrap your head around. This short article will break down the process of…
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What are the best squash strings
Either you broke your squash strings again or you are looking to upgrade your racket. Its cool how squash equipment has evolved over the years to suit all the different playing styles, from rackets, to strings, to eye guards, to shoes etc. People even ask me what the best socks for squash are! Any sports…
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How do you cut a tennis racket string?
At some point in the life of a racket, the strings need to be cut and replaced. This involves cutting the strings off the frame and pulling them through the grommet holes till the tennis or squash racket is completely free of any string. While this task is as easy at it sounds, there are…
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How to Improve Squash Fitness: Endurance and Interval Training
I am glad you are thinking about what squash specific training you can do to improve your fitness level. While there is an indefinite number of exercises you can do to develop your strength and stamina, we often don’t know where to begin. Here I will explain a straightforward exercise that will pay dividends later…
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How to Start a Racket Stringing Business
On this page I will explain how you can start your own racket stringing business from scratch, and turn it into a successful venture. I went through this journey myself and my stringing service is now quite established. See for yourself. This guide may be specific to racket stringing, but to also contains lessons to…
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Pink Squash Rackets
Pink squash rackets are quite rare to find but the demand is quite real. Manufacturers should always have a pink variant of their best selling rackets and retailers should always carry a pink product for buyers like us. While the options are limited, lets take a look at what pink rackets actually exist for squash.…
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Importance of the Lob in Squash
The lob is one of the most important shots in squash. However, it is often overshadowed by hard drives and soft touch drops. If you want to complete your shot arsenal, you need to develop a defensive lob from the front of the court. This article is about the conventional lob. If you are interested…
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The best squash grips
Learn about the best squash racket grip to avoid slippery rackets and play your best game. Also learn about replacement grips, over grips, and staying dry.
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The Best Shoes for Squash
Finding the best shoes for squash can be a tricky experience, especially with the increasing variety of squash shoes becoming available in the market. It can also be mildly frustrating as many squash shoe models get discontinued every few years and we find ourselves having to deviate from our tried and tested preferences. There are…