It was always a pleasure seeing these two competing against each other. They produced some real classics over the years and this is definetely one of them!
Its true that it is a little bit too up and down, but with moments of subtle genius from both. The up and down is in large due to not being able to play loose shots when playing against such great talent. I look at it that the game prior to the era of JP and Shabs was way way too much up and down. These guys played an enormous hand in taking the game from the up and down the wall style that the game was in the 90s, to the crazy dynamic, twist and turn, attacking, wrong footing, hold, deception, winners from anywhere game that everyone loves today. The credit for that advancement is largely down to these guys.
Just coming back to this after a couple of years. What I mean by this comment is this: 1) virtually every shot is a shot, i.e. it has purpose and a high degree of accuracy, even under the most intense pressure; 2) I don't think the superb technique and movement of either player ever breaks down and becomes ragged, again under...; 3) yes, it's clear that Power is primarily concerned with length but then all the great players had an impeccable length game - that's what allows them to play spectacular winners. The best player when fit today, Ramy Ashour, has the best length game. If you don't appreciate that, you don't understand the game. Ramy's guide was Shabana.
Sublime Squash, watched this video probably well over 50 times over the years. Still offers great inspiration. The rallies are so flowing and wonderful rally construction from both players, free flowing Squash at its best.
Everyone talks about the wrist technique element that the egyptians bring to the game, which is true, but JP was way ahead of the game. Watch 6:53 where JP swings as if going down the line, and then snaps the wrist in the last millisecond to send the ball cross court. To wrong foot shabana, thats hard to do. So subtle but amasing technique. Thats what JP was bringing to the game in a way that didnt really exist prior to him arriving on the tour. Lee Beachill had some of this subtle hold and deception in his game but not to the level of JP. The point is that different players have influenced and helped progress the game in terms of technique to make it what it is today. JP is in the top 3 most influential players for sure.
I would have loved to have seen JP play live, I just missed his match at the super 8 (I think) tournament in London’s Canary Wharf back in the day. He was just coming off court as I arrived. 😩
at 9 minutes or so - commentator chips "its all about google these days -" those guys are worth alot of money " good hindsight - - for 2006 !!!! 9 years ago - !
I actually really really enjoy their commentary style and insight. This is one of my favorite squash matches, Shabs and Power play very fluid attacking squash and I really like the layed back nature of the commentary.
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For a squash purist, this match is, these players are, about as good as it gets. Two of of the finest shot makers of all time.
It was always a pleasure seeing these two competing against each other. They produced some real classics over the years and this is definetely one of them!
Maybe so. But Power played a stunningly boring game of length here, except for the last shot.
Its true that it is a little bit too up and down, but with moments of subtle genius from both. The up and down is in large due to not being able to play loose shots when playing against such great talent. I look at it that the game prior to the era of JP and Shabs was way way too much up and down. These guys played an enormous hand in taking the game from the up and down the wall style that the game was in the 90s, to the crazy dynamic, twist and turn, attacking, wrong footing, hold, deception, winners from anywhere game that everyone loves today. The credit for that advancement is largely down to these guys.
Just coming back to this after a couple of years. What I mean by this comment is this: 1) virtually every shot is a shot, i.e. it has purpose and a high degree of accuracy, even under the most intense pressure; 2) I don't think the superb technique and movement of either player ever breaks down and becomes ragged, again under...; 3) yes, it's clear that Power is primarily concerned with length but then all the great players had an impeccable length game - that's what allows them to play spectacular winners. The best player when fit today, Ramy Ashour, has the best length game. If you don't appreciate that, you don't understand the game. Ramy's guide was Shabana.
Sublime Squash, watched this video probably well over 50 times over the years. Still offers great inspiration. The rallies are so flowing and wonderful rally construction from both players, free flowing Squash at its best.
Everyone talks about the wrist technique element that the egyptians bring to the game, which is true, but JP was way ahead of the game. Watch 6:53 where JP swings as if going down the line, and then snaps the wrist in the last millisecond to send the ball cross court. To wrong foot shabana, thats hard to do. So subtle but amasing technique. Thats what JP was bringing to the game in a way that didnt really exist prior to him arriving on the tour. Lee Beachill had some of this subtle hold and deception in his game but not to the level of JP. The point is that different players have influenced and helped progress the game in terms of technique to make it what it is today. JP is in the top 3 most influential players for sure.
the egyptians basically copied jonathan squash.
He copied Brett Martin.
I would have loved to have seen JP play live, I just missed his match at the super 8 (I think) tournament in London’s Canary Wharf back in the day. He was just coming off court as I arrived. 😩
This is like a Harry Potter movie: Wizard vs Wizard.
great match between two greatest squash players of their time
Commentators are boring. Switched the sound off ffs
at 9 minutes or so - commentator chips "its all about google these days -" those guys are worth alot of money " good hindsight - - for 2006 !!!! 9 years ago - !
I actually really really enjoy their commentary style and insight. This is one of my favorite squash matches, Shabs and Power play very fluid attacking squash and I really like the layed back nature of the commentary.
If u can read this.............then ur missing this awesome video!
“Beau River”
lol
Thanks For A Great Viedo
thanks for no music in the background.
commentator talks too much, doesnt he?
a music in the background would be nice ...
shabana was on tour when he was 15???!!!????
Lool I have no clue what they are trying to say
i get concentrated just by looking, what a game
its so hard to find uncut matches like this one
@FoftheCs nevermind i see what u mean
Jogo muito técnico 2020
Power fucking ownz
Awesome squash.
BEST commentators ever... NOT
they mumble ... GEEZ
what a game
most boring commentators ever