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Squash Tips

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General:

Watch the ball
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

Technical:

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:

Oliver Xelon 9

Nicely balanced head weight for Drop

shot control and deep length

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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!

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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

Useful Drills:

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

Strings:

String Of Choice: SQ.X9 1.25mm (17 gauge)
Tension: 29 Pounds

Grips:

Grip of Choice: Oliver HI soft grip

Last updated on 2/11/2013