Category: Squash
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Ten Simple Tips for Squash Players New to Doubles Tennis
You can tell squash players who are new to doubles tennis. They run down every ball, rarely come in behind a serve, and, hit loopy groundstrokes from the baseline. Works great, when you play singles. But not so much in doubles. There is more to doubles tennis than power and speed. Keeping control is not…
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Five incredible rallies! Which is the toughest?
There are two sides to every sport – skill, and endurance. The better players have both. Can one compensate the other? Maybe. We all know players who are talented. Not all of them have the required fitness to last a five-setter. On the other hand, there are players who are short on skills but never…
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Squash Court Sense – A Big Part of Learning the Game
If you are an expert squash player, you can stop reading now. If you are a beginner or an intermediate-level player, read on. Most players who are new to squash, focus on learning the correct technique – footwork, swing, positioning, etc. Yet, some simple things about squash may not be obvious to beginners. Squash court…
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These Six Squash Training Aids are Worth Checking Out
Updated April 05, 2025 Do you play squash during the summer? Or, do you switch to golf, tennis, or some other outdoor sports? If you are taking some time off from active squash, this may be a good time to invest in some training to tune-up of your game. The upside of squash training is…
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Squash and Fitness – Steps Covered and Calories Burned
Last updated on September 10, 2023 Ever wonder how many steps you take in a squash game? Or, how many calories you burn? Squash and fitness go hand in hand, yet there is no straightforward way of measuring the positive effects of the sport. While squash pundits believe that you should stay fit to play the…
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20 Squash Racquet Brands Compared: Find the Right Fit
Updated on October 23, 2026 Tecnifibre, Dunlop and HEAD are useful starting points when comparing squash racquets, while specialists such as Harrow, Karakal and Black Knight offer alternatives worth exploring. For a smaller budget, compare Decathlon’s Perfly range and discounted models from established brands. The right choice depends on the individual racquet’s weight, balance, head…
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What’s Your Ranking? The Dynamics of a Squash Club Tournament
Last updated on May 20th, 2022 As I walked into the squash club, my friend Al asked me, “What’s your ranking?” Not an everyday question that people get at the club. Then again, we are not talking about everyday interactions here. The annual club championship – popularly referred to as the Club C – is about…
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Is there longevity in tennis when compared to squash?
While I was contemplating writing this post about the longevity of tennis players vs. squash players, I asked the folks at my club to name three professional tennis players. “Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic,” the answer came without hesitation. I followed up with another question: Can you name three professional squash players? “Ramy, Nick…
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Ten mistakes on the squash court that can impact your game
Do you make the same mistakes on the squash court, over and over again? If you do, you are not alone. Some mistakes are harder to fix, some are not. If you recognize a mistake as soon as you make it, you have hope. You can try to avoid it the next time around. Bad…
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Should You Challenge the Referee?
In sports, rules have to be followed. But, etiquette is open to interpretation! There is also conventional wisdom on how each game should be played. Occasionally, it makes sense to pause and wonder what would happen if you went against the grain. So, here are eleven questions for squash and tennis players that you may…