Tag: Squash

Quick Reference. (in tennis, squash, and some other sports) a score of zero; nil. This usage apparently comes from the phrase play for love (i.e. the love of the game, not for money); folk etymologyfolk etymologyFolk etymology is a productive process in historical linguistics, language change, and social interaction. Reanalysis of a word’s history or […]

Squash injuries include: 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 with a ball or a racquet or crashing into a wall. head and eye injuries – getting hit by a ball or racquet. […]

1 Which of the following things would you not need if you were going to play squash? Squash is played in shoes, not roller skates. The other three things are mandatory if you want to play. What do you need to play squash? To play squash, you just need a racket, a ball, and some […]

Here is a list of the most commonly used terms, and what they mean. American Scoring. American scoring is the name of a scoring system in squash, where both the server and receiver can score during a game. Appeal. Foot Fault. Game. Hot Ball. Interference. International Scoring. Let. What are the lines called in squash? […]

6. While squash may be perceived as an upper crust sport (the Preppy Handbook called it “the game every Preppy can play”!), programs like StreetSquash (above) promote it as a youth enrichment program in low-income communities like Harlem, NY and Newark, NJ. What sports are preppy? Though the popularity of the preppy style really took […]

Squash is often colloquially known as “juice”. However this term is a misnomer; no squash is pure juice. Squashes are commonly called according to the fruit from which they are made. Why is the drink called squash? “Squash” was originally short for lemon squash, though the name has of course spread to other flavours. The […]

7 lessons on Entrepreneurship that I learnt from the game of Squash You have to be fit to play squash, not play squash to get fit. Have a winning attitude. Squash is a contact sport, and so is business. It ain’t over till it’s over. Build momentum, Get into a Rhythm. Be Patient, Be Consistent. […]

If the server wins the point, the two players switch sides for the following point. The basic principle of squash is to keep hitting the ball against the front wall until your opponent cannot successfully get it back – either by the ball bouncing twice, or them hitting the ball out of play. What is […]

And in the view of some, squash gives vent to the competitive juices that might otherwise raise eyebrows back at the office. ”You can press your opponent on the squash court in a way that you never could in a business environment,” said Pierre de Vegh, a New York investment manager. What are the benefits […]

When should I harvest butternut squash? Answer: Butternut squash are mature (ready to harvest) when the skin is hard (can’t be punctured with the thumbnail) and uniformly tan in color. When harvesting, leave a 1-inch stem on each fruit. Can you pick butternut squash too early? Picking too early means the squash won’t be ripe […]

Roger Federer also plays squash during his time away from the tennis court. Can squash Players play tennis? And tennis is good for your squash. I’m always interested in the way people learn sport. Coaching is a pursuit for the perfect formula which you could use to make anyone a master player. What is Federer’s […]

Many vegetables are tender perennials that have to be grown as annuals where freezing weather occurs; tomatoes, eggplants and squash are typical examples. Others are root or leaf crops that grow as annuals to be harvested at the end of each growing season. How long do squash plants live? As they are annual plants, zucchini […]

20 Fun Squash Facts That You Probably Never Knew There Are Many Famous Tennis Players Who Play Squash. A Squash Court Was Used During The Manhattan Project. Squash Is Played In 185 Countries. A Squash Game During A Queen’s Labor. Squash Is Generally A Sport Of Well-Educated People. Squash Playing Comedians. What is unique about […]

Steps Per Minute Equivalents Step Equivalents by Minute of Activity Activity MET Steps in 1 minute Squash 7.3 146 Tennis (singles) 7.3 146 Racquetball 7.0 145 How far do you run in a squash game? A squash player will run an average of 2.5km during a pro game. An amateur will normally run about 1.5km […]

Squash Tips Keep it straight. A mainly straight game gives a good basic pattern and is open to variation. Return the service straight. Lob to create time. Volley away from the opponent. Volley drop the loose cross-court. Straight drop the loose cross court ball. Drop off the boast. Try always to play into a “space”. […]

You should not use a tennis racket to play squash because they are far heavier than squash rackets, and could result in wrist and shoulder injuries. A tennis racket would also sap stamina much quicker, and would be hard to swing hard enough to get force into your shots. All in all, don’t do it! […]

Upcoming Tournaments Date Tournament Location 12 – 17 Sep Open de France de Squash 2022 Nantes, France 19 – 25 Sep CIB Egyptian Open 2022 Cairo, Egypt 30 Sep – 04 Oct Oracle Netsuite Open 2022 San Francisco, United States 08 – 15 Oct U.S Open 2022 Philadelphia, United States Who is current world squash […]

Squash balls consist of two rubber halves that are put together. Over time, air gradually escapes from the ball, causing the pressure inside to decrease and the ball to lose bounce. When you notice that the ball has stopped to bounce enough to have a good game, the time has come to take a new […]

Why play a backhand serve? The backhand serve can create a difficult angle for your opponent and gives you a potentially quicker recovery to the T because the server doesn’t need to turn unlike when playing a standard forehand serve from the same position. Why is a backhand serve important? The Backhand Serve is a […]

The game of squash was invented more than a century and a half ago in England. Its origins are in the ancient game of real tennis. Ball games have been pastimes for thousands of years. What country is squash originally from? Squash Origins Squash, along with corn and beans, are believed to have originated in […]