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Thank you, I'm glad you like it. It seems though that people want on court videos, and if I am honest, a mix of voice over, headshots and real-match footage would be the best for this sort of thing.

I know that hitting a boast after the ball has hit the back wall can seem easier, but I have found that it's better to start with a straight drive as it absolutely sets the correct technique from the beginning. I agree that players should be able to play different shots from the back corner. It's also true that the ball can bounce differently depending on the angle it comes in at, but I decided to focus on the basics first.

@@BetterSquash Oh, I like the point about correct technique. Thanks for the reply, coach!

The next video will be about serves. I have started planning it, but have no release date. It's possible that you will prefer a lighter squash racket due to your badminton, but rackets are very personal. I can't recommend a particular racket, and all big brands will be fine. Is it possible for you to borrow a few different rackets from friends or opponents to see which weight, balance and head shape you prefer?

My pleasure

I might even suggest starting with a red dot. Believe it or not, that's what I used in the video. I often use a red dot in my videos, but I am constantly stopping and moving the camera or adjusting something, and the ball gets cold quickly. If on your courts and with your hitting, the red dot is too bouncy, move onto the single yellow and so on. Start with the bounciest one and move on to the less bouncy until you find the right ball for you, the drill and the court conditions. Let me know if you have any other questions.

@@BetterSquash Thanks for the prompt answer!

You are most welcome. In case I wasn't clear in my previous reply, don't be afraid to use different colour dots for different drills - Use the ball that makes squash the most fun. and/or makes it easier to improve.

Yes, exactly. I should have cut the box in half, and placed each half on each side of the court. Once I got a ball in one, I should have moved to the other side.

Lucky you didn't bet your house on it!

@@BetterSquash I did. Hasn't been a great weekend for me.

A very very lucky monster.

Extremely Lucky, more like. probably would take me over a 100 serves normally.

@@BetterSquash :-)

You don't like my "golly"?

@@BetterSquash I think that word has a similar meaning to the video title. Don't know if it was a Freudian slip by you.

Golly is a euphemism for God. The word I believe you are thinking of is "golliwog", which definitely has a racist tone and origin. It can be shortened to "golly", but the phrase "Oh my golly" is not connected to that. However, you are probably right, and I should have said "Oh My Gosh".

I will show you all the serve options in my full video. The exact position on the front wall depends on whether you hit with your backhand or forehand.

Hi, The target is for a lob serve. A hard serve would be aimed lower.

Good idea.

Most volleys nowadays are hit facing forward, especially on the forehand, so be sure to practice the stance that works best for you in real matches.

@@BetterSquash thanks

Haha, just don't hit your shot too hard.

Close your mouth! You might swallow a fly.

You are most welcome.

Yes, and exactly what depends on the size of difference between you both. What normally is done is that the better player is restricted in some way, for example by the choice of shot. The first thing to try is for you to not volley (hit it before it bounces) unless you absolutely have to. If you still win, then play a game where you can only hit the ball past the line on the floor, although I suspect that if you have only started playing, this may not be the best option. Try hitting the ball ONLY above the service line (the line on the front wall just about head height. With practice, you will still be able to move your opponent around and it will help you develop some soft control. Lastly, letting your opponen t start with more points than you, say 0-4 can ensure the games are closer and force you to concentrate for every point. Let me know how you get on and perhaps I can offer some other ideas.

You are most welcome. Let me know if you have any questions. I am keen to address issues for people returning after a break, so feel free to share any with me.

I know who he is, but I don't understand the reference.

Пожалуйста. Как с сквошем в России? Это популярно?

You are most welcome. Let me know if you have any questions.

Don't feel bad. I'm sure if you spent the same number of hours on court practicing as I have, you'd be just as good.

Thank you. I spend a significant portion of my working day looking after under 18s, perhaps I should rethink my profession!

Because without the proper technique, power is useless. The proper technique allows you to get behind the ball and control it. Always control before power.

Thank you for your comment. You are most welcome.

Glad you like them!

You are most welcome. There are many other things like that to learn.

Thanks for your comment. I searched for the sweets you mentioned and couldn't find anything related to their history or previous name. The fact that a product was still called that in the 1980s is shocking to me, but I don't really know enough about the history of South Africa to comment.

@@BetterSquash I think it was slang for them.

I am happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Light rackets often feel great when you first try them, but that feeling doesn't always last. It then becomes a constant search for lighter and lighter rackets. We need to find a weight that works well for our tecnique, strength and style of play.

I could be completely wrong, but based on the fact that white balls were available, it only seems sensible to believe that at least some were dark or black walled.

Which do you prefer? I've played on some courts that were slightly narrower than international standard due to building limitations and it was a little strange. Perfect for training, but I didn't really enjoy them. I think I would prefer slightly wider courts.

There's a big misconception in squash that it uses wrist. It doesn't, or at least it shouldn't. What you are seeing is me rotating my forearm (different from wrist). This is a. natural consequence of dropping your racket head and allows you to generate power within a small swing area. Following the ball with your racket face and wrist is called a push and is often used when your timing is slightly off or when you make contact with the ball in front of you, as in a stretch on the forehand.

@@BetterSquash interesting! I'll look into it more. but dropping your wrist is very unorthodox only pro ive seen do it is ramy ashour. But he is the GOAT, so maybe you are correct. But all the other pros in the PSA will aim with their racket head for increases accuracy.

We might be talking about different things. My video is highlighting dropping the racket head. You mention dropping the wrist. It's possible you are confused about the difference between wrist and forearm and how it related to a technically solid swing. Dropping the racket head is certainly not unorthodox, in fact it is part of the basic requirement for a proper swing on both forehand and backhand. Here are two articles that use photos of pros to explain it: Forehand: bettersquash.com/2022/20220703.html Backhand: bettersquash.com/2022/20220702.html You might be thinking of "breaking your wrist" which is when the hand "snaps" at the wrist and is used by pros who have incredible strength in their forearm, but should be avoided by amateurs. There is also the question of my continued rotation of my forearm, which you might be seeing as a breaking of the wrist, which it's not. The video is focused on a very small part of a proper swing and as such can seem exaggerated in some aspects. I hope that makes it clearer for you.