The energy, the workout, and the social nature of squash are some of the things that bring me back to the squash court. However, like anything in life, there are some aspects of squash I don’t enjoy and would like to see less of.
Here are twelve aspects of squash I don’t enjoy.
Monopolizing warm-up time
Dealing with an opponent who hits twenty warm-up shots on his/her side before passing the ball can be frustrating, to say the least. A fifty-fifty split would be nice!
Incessantly arguing “let” calls
Every club has its share of players who dispute “let” calls that go against them. It would be good if they could make their point and move on. There is something to be said for No-let squash!
Body checking to establish “let” calls
Tackling opponents from the back to let them know that they are in your way is a little extreme. It must be the hockey influence!
Getting hit with the squash ball
If you play squash, you will get hit with the ball at some point. Unintentional or intentional hits are part of the game. Either way, it’s not an enjoyable experience.
Getting hit with the squash racquet
The same as the above. Except, hits involving racquets are almost always unintentional. Beware of tennis players on the squash court!
Players who crowd opponents
In a referee-less game, this can be a problem. This is perhaps the most common cause of facial injuries on the squash court.
Fishing for unrealistic “lets”
Occasionally, players seem to forget that they need to have a legitimate chance of getting to the ball and making a shot.
Calling interference and then continuing to play
Players need to realize that it is an “either-or” situation. Hitting a winning shot after your opponent has stopped play, sort of defeats the purpose.
Racquet abuse
Players who throw racquets and smash the ball when it is not in play can be disconcerting. Cooler heads need to prevail on the squash court.
Squash goggles that fog up
So-called “non-fogging” eye protection goggles that fog up the minute you set foot on the court can be a pain in the neck. I am still searching for the one that lasts me a full game!
Forty-minute duration for court bookings
Having to give up the court as you head into the fifth game can be a bummer!
Marking shoes on the squash court
A squash court with black scuff marks from running shoes or cross-trainers is more than a visual distraction. It can result in an uneven floor surface and slow the ball down.
So, what are some aspects of squash that bug you? Please comment and share using the options below.
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