I've been playing social squash for around 12 months. On average, I win one game in every twelve. I watched your video once before playing tonight and won half of my games. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Very helpful! Started playing squash a few months ago and I really enjoy it. I play a lot of tennis (have been playing for three years) and it seems squash has different shot mechanics compared to tennis. That has been difficult. But I still love swatting that little ball around.
Good video. I would add a complete section on the grip, e.g. non-closed and no wrist-breaking on the backhand -- as those are the major problems for all new players unless otherwise instructed. The new player (me for 10 years 40 years ago) wants to hold the flat part of the racquet against the palm of the hand because it feels natural. Little does one know that such a grip is 100% wrong (thanks to Simon Taylor from the UK correcting me and saving my squash career :)) -- the grip has to be twisted so that the racquet face is OPEN on the forehand (allowing balls to be returned that are other past the strike zone, and allowing lobs [not possible with a closed grip on the forehand]) -- the open racquet face on the forehand then forces a cocked wrist on the backhand which is 100% required for power and accuracy. Sadly, the number one thing missed by all newbs unless otherwise instructed. Good reference from famous Mike Way: th-cam.com/video/6uuDRO8SKJ0/w-d-xo.html ... .and a shout out to the terrific Simon Taylor: th-cam.com/video/837BM5QMK1A/w-d-xo.html
These are great tips, even for seasoned players. How about showing us how to hit a hard backhand crosscourt as the ball is coming back towards us behind the service box, like the pros do so easily? Or what you think is the most underrated and underused shot in squash, thanks.
When you're a beginner and playing with another beginner, if you turn back to follow the movement of the ball, your opponent might hit the ball at your face (I saw this happen to two beginners), so whether to turn or not depends on your level of play?
Awesome, yeah backhands tricky but I find good racquet prep, making sure I’m not too close to the ball when hitting, and making sure I get fast and good weight transfer through the ball help a lot. Hope this helps!
Hi your tips are good, but there are some additional details. 1. You claiming that your body should be parallel to side wall which is not always true, better explanation is "have your hips parallel to sidewall" (there are also exceptions like the boast). 2. Looking in the back is ok, but better is looking at your opponent and even better try to guess (based on his body position and personal experience) what he is about to do. But overall your tips are good start for beginners :)
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As a player so accurate for younger guys just starting out and remember bent the knees to get under the ball it helps with control
I've been playing social squash for around 12 months. On average, I win one game in every twelve. I watched your video once before playing tonight and won half of my games. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Mate, these tips makes so much sense! Thank youu
Tried this out and it made a massive difference! Thank you!
Very helpful! Started playing squash a few months ago and I really enjoy it. I play a lot of tennis (have been playing for three years) and it seems squash has different shot mechanics compared to tennis. That has been difficult. But I still love swatting that little ball around.
Great tips with no nonsense. Good job!
Short and sweet. Thank you!
good stuff especially the stop and lunge.
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Thank god for these tips. I would always do that facing the wall hits and wonder why I suck so bad. Thanks man!
I am a beginner and these sound like amazing tips. will try these the next time for sure and come back and tell you how it went! Thanks!
how did it go!?
maybe hes dead now
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Good video. I would add a complete section on the grip, e.g. non-closed and no wrist-breaking on the backhand -- as those are the major problems for all new players unless otherwise instructed. The new player (me for 10 years 40 years ago) wants to hold the flat part of the racquet against the palm of the hand because it feels natural. Little does one know that such a grip is 100% wrong (thanks to Simon Taylor from the UK correcting me and saving my squash career :)) -- the grip has to be twisted so that the racquet face is OPEN on the forehand (allowing balls to be returned that are other past the strike zone, and allowing lobs [not possible with a closed grip on the forehand]) -- the open racquet face on the forehand then forces a cocked wrist on the backhand which is 100% required for power and accuracy. Sadly, the number one thing missed by all newbs unless otherwise instructed. Good reference from famous Mike Way: th-cam.com/video/6uuDRO8SKJ0/w-d-xo.html ... .and a shout out to the terrific Simon Taylor: th-cam.com/video/837BM5QMK1A/w-d-xo.html
So small but so helpful thank u!!
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Thank you!
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Good advice👍
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Great advice. My 11yo only watches the front wall. We’ll get there soon. Keep it up
I will play squash for the first time tomorrow, I'll keep these tips in mind. Thank you!
How did it go?
@@qazdr6 It was fun, thanks for asking. Since then I have been to the court a couple of other times to play again.
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Great tips, will have to practice this!
Great tips bro
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Simple, and great!
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These are great tips, even for seasoned players. How about showing us how to hit a hard backhand crosscourt as the ball is coming back towards us behind the service box, like the pros do so easily? Or what you think is the most underrated and underused shot in squash, thanks.
I would say cross court lob from the back is most underrated shot
Alex is an unreal player! thanks for the tips
very helpful. thanks!
Great tips. Thanks for posting!!
Will try on the court tonight, will let you know how i get on ...
Thanks Alex 👍👍
Great tips bro!
When you're a beginner and playing with another beginner, if you turn back to follow the movement of the ball, your opponent might hit the ball at your face (I saw this happen to two beginners), so whether to turn or not depends on your level of play?
That's unfortunate that that happened, but it's still a good habit to do. The fix here is to wear protective glasses instead of not looking back
You are the man thnks for the tipps
so helpful thankyou!
Thanks!!
Great
Any tips on backhand I'm still a begginer i just started at late age but i will work so i can make it
Awesome, yeah backhands tricky but I find good racquet prep, making sure I’m not too close to the ball when hitting, and making sure I get fast and good weight transfer through the ball help a lot. Hope this helps!
@@AlexSeto thank you ! Sure it will
No problem, anytime!
Thank you, this was really helpful. I beat both my friends now.
Hi your tips are good, but there are some additional details. 1. You claiming that your body should be parallel to side wall which is not always true, better explanation is "have your hips parallel to sidewall" (there are also exceptions like the boast). 2. Looking in the back is ok, but better is looking at your opponent and even better try to guess (based on his body position and personal experience) what he is about to do. But overall your tips are good start for beginners :)
I'll try them all today, and going to reply how I felt this
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Bro. The Picture on the background wall is tilted 😁😁. I can't unsee it anymore
Ok
@Alex Seto is squash anti-American?
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