On court tactics, in depth guides, squash specific fitness advice, product reviews and more - here is where you'll find the knowledge to take your on court game to the next level.
Tactics / technique
Workshop: Orfi’s Set-up
Set-up and driving are the basis of the game and, along with fitness of course, sets a player’s standard
Workshop: Good Shot
Ian Mckenzie of Squash Workshop considers your opponent’s winners and takes advice from Hashim Khan.
Workshop: Clinging shots
Clinging shots—where the ball stays glued to the side wall—are often undervalued
Workshop: The Front Wall
Imagine a small child — or even yourself — walking onto a squash court for the first time.
Fitness
Reactive Strength: Why It Matters For The First Step
Reactive strength, particularly through the foot, ankle and calf complex is one of the most under-appreciated physical qualities in squash.
Physio Room: Plantar fasciitis
Pain is usually focussed in the heel region, but may spread a short distance onto the sole and instep.
Physio Room: Achilles Pain
“I thought my opponent had hit me with the ball or their racket.” It’s the phrase doctors hear time and again from squash players who have just ruptured their Achilles tendon.
Squash gear
Hands On: Harrow Vibe 115 (Karim Gawad Racket)
Squash Player gets hands on with the Harrow Vibe 115 - the racket of Karim Gawad
Understanding Squash Rackets
Take opportunities to hit with different rackets, take note of their specifications and how these fit with your playing style and preferences.
The game
The Game: Anatomy of a squash court
While it may look small on the TV screens, the squash court is a deceptively large playing area
The Game: A Load Of Balls
However, for the uninitiated, the world of squash balls is far from straight forward.
The Game: Squash Rackets Explained
Having the correct weapon in hand can make all the difference when it comes to crunch time on court,
The Game: A Short History Of Squash
Squash is believed to have been invented at Harrow School around the 1830s
The Game: The Basic Rules of Squash
Understanding the basic rules and scoring is crucial for anyone looking to play squash, whether recreationally or competitively.
