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30 Squash Tips For Every Level

Here is a comprehensive list of 30 squash tips catering to players of all levels – beginners, intermediates, and advanced:

Beginner Tips

  1. Get the grip right – Use a neutral grip with a V-shape between thumb and forefinger.[1]
  2. Keep your eye on the ball at all times.[3]
  3. Wear proper eye protection for safety.[3]
  4. Start rallies with an open stance facing the front wall.[1]
  5. Warm up thoroughly before playing.[1][3]
  6. Return serves straight to gain control of the T.[1][4]
  7. Move back to the T area after every shot.[3][4]
  8. Use the side walls to your advantage by hitting into the corners.[3]
  9. Vary your shots – don't always hit flat drives.[3]
  10. Lunge into shots instead of running through them.[2]

Intermediate Tips

  1. Get your body parallel to the side wall when hitting.[2]
  2. Look behind you to track the ball's path.[2]
  3. Volley whenever possible to take time away.[1][4]
  4. Use deception with fake boasts and disguised drops.[2]
  5. Hit straight drives to push your opponent back.[1][4]
  6. Employ lobs to regain court position when out of position.[4]
  7. Vary the pace and spin to disrupt your opponent's rhythm.[5]
  8. Move your opponent diagonally across the court.[4]
  9. Wrong-foot your opponent by delaying your swing.[4]
  10. Focus on the current rally, not previous errors.[4]

Advanced Tips

  1. Control the T area to dictate the rally.[1][5]
  2. Get the ball past your opponent early in the rally.[1][5]
  3. Take the ball straight and short when the chance arises.[1][5]
  4. Exploit your opponent's weaknesses and target them.[5]
  5. Use deceptive shots like trickle boasts to create openings.[2][5]
  6. Maintain balanced, ready court positioning at all times.[2][5]
  7. Hit into spaces and away from your opponent's strength areas.[3][4]
  8. Use short attacking shots more when your opponent is tiring.[4]
  9. Hold a firm wrist cock throughout your swing.[4]
  10. Follow through towards your intended target.[4]

Implementing these tips based on your skill level will help elevate your overall squash game.[1][2][3][4][5]

Citations:
[1] https://blog.squashskills.com/-/a-beginners-guide-to-squash-12-top-tips-287/
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQdaWM59l4Q
[3] https://www.realbuzz.com/articles-interests/sports-activities/article/top-10-beginner-squash-tips
[4] https://www.howicksquash.co.nz/coaching/squash-tips/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avEBlFQNvKk

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