Category: Squash
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Squash and Social Distancing Do Not Mix
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) is probably caught between a rock and a hard place. It has been nearly two months since the lockdown went into effect. Restarting the tournaments is fundamental to PSA’s revenue streams. But, their obligation to keep the players and their fans safe has to take precedence. And, therein lies the…
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Post-COVID Tennis – Social Distancing On the Court
Post-coronavirus tennis is going to be awkward for a while. Fortunately, the USTA has a few guidelines to help you deal with it.
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Squash Court Injuries – Prevention is Better
When it comes to squash court injuries, prevention is better. Mixing competitiveness and safety on the squash court is a delicate balance. Beginners and intermediate players are more likely to take risks on the squash court that they probably should not. While safety comes naturally to advanced players, they are not infallible. As you can…
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The Egyptian Squash Players Have Figured It Out!
If you are old enough to remember the Bangles’ song “Walk like an Egyptian,” you would know that it was quite the rage during the late eighties and nineties. There is a line in the song that goes: “They spin around and they cross the floor, they’ve got the moves oh whey oh…“ The song may have…
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Does Kinesiology Tape Work for Racquet Sports? Can It Replace a Brace?
Updated on October 29, 2026 Quick Take: Kinesiology tape may provide short-term pain relief and make some players feel more comfortable moving, but it cannot repair damaged tissue or provide the structural support of a knee brace. A major 2026 review found promising short-term results but very uncertain evidence of lasting benefits. For recreational tennis,…
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Are Compression Socks for Squash and Tennis Worth the Money?
Updated on October 29, 2026 Quick Take: Compression socks are unlikely to make you faster around a squash or tennis court. Research shows little evidence that they improve athletic performance, although they can reduce muscle vibration and may help some players feel more comfortable after strenuous exercise. Their strongest scientifically supported benefit is actually off…
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With a Little Help From SnappyWrist Swing Training Aid
Note – March 05, 2024: The AA Swing’s website appears to be offline. It’s not clear if this product has been discontinued. If you play tennis or squash, you know that most beginners could use a little help with their swing. The concept of cocking the wrist does not come naturally to a lot of…
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The QLIPP tennis sensor, for squash? A quick overview.
Until I got the QLIPP Tennis Sensor, I had no idea how fast my serve was. I know, I am no Milos Raonic. A first serve that clocks over 230 kph and a second serve that hovers around 200 kph are beyond me. For that matter, I don’t hit the squash ball at 283 kph…
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Here are twelve squash rules that confuse tennis players
Last updated on April 5th, 2022 If you pick up squash after having played tennis for a while, you will quickly find out that there are a number of rules that confuse you. Certain rules are specific to squash. For example, you don’t get called for a “stroke” in tennis. Similarly, you don’t lose a point…
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Squash Score Referee – A squash app that makes it easy to ref.
Most apps targeted at squash players suck. Squash Score Referee, an app for refereeing, is different. It’s a squash app that you can actually use. An app has to make a task easier. The GPS app and the flashlight app on iPhone (or Android) come to mind. Most squash apps target a player’s game, with…