When you’ve been playing a game of squash for some time, you may well notice the ball getting very hot! For those more experienced and long-time players, this is par for the course when playing. Yet, if you’re new to this ever-popular ball sport, you may well find it a […]
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How To Play Squash: Everything You Need To Know
Squash is a popular sport and one which keeps you fit. It’s quick, it’s fun and it’s easy to play. Let’s have a look at the basic game play to get you started. Fitness Squash is fast. Very fast, so before you start, consider your fitness level. If you’ve not […]
How To Hold A Squash Racket, Properly!
As with all racket sports, using the correct grip is vital to help your game. If you regularly play other sports, then you will need to learn to adapt your grip to squash. The strokes and skills required are very different to other racket sports. The Correct Grip Here’s a […]
How To Restring Your Squash Racket
As anyone who enjoys racket sports knows, a well-strung racket will do a lot to help your performance. Many players wait until a string breaks before restringing their squash racket, but there are other reasons for doing so. Why Should You Restring Your Squash Racket? Broken string. This is the […]
Which Squash Ball is Best for Beginners? [The Dots Explained!]
Alongside your racquet, the squash ball is one of the most essential pieces of kit for a successful squash game. However, unlike many other sports that make use of just the one ball – squash has several types of balls to choose from! For those new to this sport, this […]
How to Serve in Squash [Guide To The Five Serves]
One of the fundamentals of playing a good round of squash is learning to serve correctly! If you can get the serve correct, you can set the tone of the rest of your game. Good serves will get you off to the best of starts and, in turn, ensure your […]
How to Play Squash Alone [5 Practice Drills]
Though it may be known for its ability to connect like-minded people and offer a more social choice of sport, squash can indeed be practiced alone. In fact, in recent years practicing squash alone has gained momentum with many fans of the sport. However, there is a difference here between […]
Why Do Squash Players Touch the Wall?
When you’ve been playing squash for some time, you may begin to spot certain traits that a number of your fellow squash players or indeed opponents perform regularly. One of the most commonly discussed of these is that of touching the wall. Though there’s no right way of answering this […]
How Many Calories Does Squash Burn?
Alongside the sheer fun, adrenaline fuel, and all-round social aspect of playing squash, this ball sport is one which burns an abundance of calories in the process! If you’re keen on finding out just how well this sport is serving you, here we look at why it’s so popular with […]