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Squash Tips

General:

  • Watch the ball (not opponent!)
  • Set your feet
  • Take your space and time

Movement:

  • Concentrate on quick first step off the T
  • Relax on T when on retrieving end
  • Watch ball before take off from T

Techincal:

  • Hit thru the ball for more power
  • Firm/cocked wrist for more control
  • Racquet back early for deception and power

Tactical:

  • Thinking on court is crucial
  • Keeping opponent moving constantly 
  • Learn to use your athletic & racquet skills equally  

General Practice:

  • Keep key focus point when practicing (movement, length, volley etc....)
  • Have practice plan before session

Racquet:

  • Head MicroGel Extreme -
             Nicely balanced in the head for Drop
             shot control and weight on length

 

 

 
TIP OF THE WEEK 
 Feel free to cheat! In squash 'cheating' means poaching to one side of the court. In most cases occurs on backhand after a penetrating length. As your opponent reaches behind to retrieve the shot, their wrist locks eliminating an effective cross court option. This forces them to hit straight down the wall, hence setting you up to poach over for the attack!
   
More tips at Raziksquash Facebook page CLICK HERE
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Physical Training:

  • Be squash specific (ie. speed/power, intervals, etc) 
  • Focus on both work & recovery periods
  • Use heart monitor (when possible)

Match Prep:

  • Proper warm up - light jog, lunges, and stretching
  • Mental preparation: Visualize your game plan

Recovery:

  • Cool down (bike/treadmill)
  • Use foam rollers to loosen up
  • Stretch lots 

Usefull Drills:

  • Basic Length-Rotations
  • Boast - Lob - Volley Straight
  • Back court game w/t Volley drop option
  • Volley - Solo

Strings:

  • My String Of Choice: Perfect Power 17
  • Tension:  29 Pounds

Grips:

  • Grip of Choice: Ultra Tac

            

 

 

Last updated on 11/12/2011
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