Tag: squash
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How to play the Corkscrew Lob in Squash
A corkscrew lob is a really cool squash trick shot to knock off your opponent and produce an awkward ball for them to return. You have previously learned about the standard squash lob and its importance in your game. Now in this article, learn how to the play a corkscrew lob and surprise your opponent…
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Squash Ball Types: Blue Dot and Red Dot
This mini-article gives and overview of the blue dot and red dot squash ball for the beginner player. Click here to learn about yellow dot squash balls. For other information about squash balls, try this one. Squash balls for a Beginner Blue Dot Ball The Blue dot identifies a beginner level squash ball. These bounce…
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How many squash balls are there?
Squash balls are balls that are used to play squash with. They get whacked with a racket, squashed against a wall, bounced off the floor, until they eventually burst out of their misery. Squash balls come in different varieties suited for different levels of play. These varieties are identified by the dots on the balls:…
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What to keep in your Squash Bag
If you plan on becoming a serious squash player, you will need a bag. There is no escape from this reality. Even for the the casual player, a squash bag makes it convenient to carry your gear to your club or tournament venue. Because our most basic needs are a racket and shoes, it gets…
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What is the correct way to hold a squash racket?
In this post on squash basics we explain the correct way to hold your racket so that you can hit straight drives, cross courts, drops, lobs, whatever you want, on both the forehand and backhand sides. How you hold a squash racket is the most important part of your game. Yes, even more important than…
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What is a powerplay in squash
There is a new rule floating around squash called a powerplay. For cricket fans, this term may sound familiar and relates to fielding restrictions. However, on the squash court, power play takes on a totally different meaning. What is a powerplay is Squash A powerplay is an option by which a player can score two…
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Can you use tennis string for squash?
This short post explains why using tennis strings on a Squash Racket is not a great idea, and which tennis string to use if you absolutely have to. If you are considering using tennis strings for your squash racket, don’t. Tennis strings are too hard for squash The most common type of tennis strings are…
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How to Improve Squash Footwork
In this post we talk about the most popular method to improve your footwork in squash: the star drill. The objective of this drill is to improve your stepping around the court and return to the T in the most efficient manner. In the process, it also strengthens your calf and quad muscles as quick…
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Is Squash Harder Than Tennis
There is an old debate on whether squash or tennis is harder. Lets enter the court and explore the similarities and differences between them, and make a meaningful comparison. This comparison will be made in terms of game speed, movement, strength and fitness, and overall difficulty. Which is faster? The speeds of the games can…
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Is squash a winter sport?
Squash is a great year-round sport for every season; spring, summer, winter, fall. Whether it’s a freezing cold outside, or blazing hot noon, there is never a bad time for playing squash. This post is for those wanting to stay active during the winter when lethargy and the cold air keep us in our homes.…