Tag: Squash

Squash is well-known for its demand on the gluteal muscles: often shortened to “glutes”. The achy feeling around your buttock muscles may be all too familiar, particularly when first starting out, or returning from a break in training. Is squash good for your glutes? Strength and Fitness For people who spend a lot of time […]

A lot of players do this to help ‘centre themselves’. In other words, they use it to remind themselves they are on a squash court, in the here and now, and to block out all things that have come before or are going on around them.” Why is squash the hardest sport? You need speed, […]

Make sure you are properly dressed: No tank tops or cut-off jeans. Non-marking shoes. A decent round necked or collared shirt and shorts for men or a tennis dress or skirt/shorts for women. Wear eyewear. Do I need squash shoes? Apart from the fact that all shoes used on a squash court must be non-marking, […]

Firstly, in the early acute stage of any episode of pain, simply resting the joint and applying ice can provide short-term relief (while ice is usually applied for inflammatory issues, many tennis elbow sufferers still report temporary pain relief from ice application). What is the fastest way to heal elbow tendonitis? Your doctor may recommend […]

The straight drive is the single most important shot in squash. It’s a ball that’s hit to run parallel along the side wall and land in the back corner. Your movement on and off of the ball is a key part of hitting your shots with consistency. What is cross-court drive in squash? A Cross-Court […]

It requires the racket to be largely held & controlled by your thumb & forefinger with the remaining three fingers supporting the racket grip, as the butt of the racket rests in your hand. The butt of the racket should sit on the fleshy part of of your hand below your little finger. Where should […]

It requires the racket to be largely held & controlled by your thumb & forefinger with the remaining three fingers supporting the racket grip, as the butt of the racket rests in your hand. The butt of the racket should sit on the fleshy part of of your hand below your little finger. What is […]

Moving on from stability, your body position is vital when hitting the ball with power. Ideally, your body will look strong and sturdy when you come to strike the ball. Make sure your not hunched over the ball, your back is straight, and your shoulders are squared, then you’re good to go! Is Power important […]

Squash – 281.6 km/h. How fast does a squash ball travel mph? 166 mphThe fastest speed of a squash ball (male) is 267.151 km/h (166 mph), and was achieved by David Hilton III (USA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on 11 June 2021. The attempt took place at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center to celebrate […]

In a sample of 117 patients who underwent hip resurfacing, 87% of patients who participated in sports before surgery were able to return to the activity after surgery, including some higher impact activities such as football (soccer), tennis, jogging and squash. What activities are prohibited after hip replacement? The Don’ts Don’t cross your legs at […]

In general, the most common injury from squash is lateral epicondylitis. commonly called Tennis Elbow. What is the most common injury in squash? Common squash injuries muscle strains and sprains – particularly to the arms, legs and lower back. fall injuries – from falling or slipping on court. impact injuries – for example, getting hit […]

hardball. The game is played on exactly the same principle as rackets but in a smaller court. Squash is usually played by two people, but it can be played by four (doubles). Two different varieties of game are played: softball (the so-called “British,” or “international,” version) and hardball (the “American” version). Do they play squash […]

No. Why not? A squash racket is built and optimized specifically to be used for a squash ball, which is relatively lighter and much smaller than a tennis ball. The guts of a squash racket is not as tightly bound as that compared to a tennis racket. Can you use a tennis ball with a […]

The balls are always black and for competition or intermediate players they have one-or two-yellow-coloured dots. For beginners or children there is a single white dot ball. The difference between these balls is in their bounce. Which Colour squash ball should I use? The Double Yellow Dot (Professional ball) Since 2001, the Double Yellow Dot […]

Game Order Selection This is a strategic decision, as it will effectively choose who that person plays against. The winner (Player 1) chooses who will return their ball (Player 2), and thus Player 3 will return Player 2’s ball, and Player 1 will return Player 3’s ball (see Figure 1.) Can 3 players play squash? […]

7 Which of the following places have never hosted a major squash tournament? There are squash tournaments all over the World, in all places, at all times, but the pro circuit never ventured into thhe Grand Canyon. How many countries is squash played in? 185 countriesOver 20 million squash players participate regularly world-wide in over […]

Squash is a racquet sport played by two players (or four players for doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. Once the ball is served, players take turns hitting the ball against the front wall, above the tin and below the out line. How many people can play squash at once? […]

The rail shot is a shot that is hit close to the wall that will rebound tight off the wall. The best rail shots will be deep in the corner. It is hard for other beginner squash players to hit shots that are so close to the wall. What is a nick in squash? Nick. […]

Dunlop is the premiere name in squash worldwide; it offers the World’s Number One Squash Ball. The 2009 Dunlop ball range meets the needs of the range of players from the professional level to beginners stepping onto a court for the first time. What is the white ball in squash? Finally, the ball with the […]

Regular players (3-4 times a week) If you play on regular basis 3 or 4 times a weeks you should probably change your grip every two weeks or even more often. How often should you Regrip your racket? Change your overgrips earlier than you think you need to. Remember – a lot of factors determine […]