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What Are Some Advanced Drills To Enhance My Squash Forehand Grip?

Here are some advanced drills that can help enhance your squash forehand grip:

Solo Drills

  • Practice hitting forehand drives with different grips (semi-western, western) to feel how grip changes impact shot dynamics.[1][4] This builds grip awareness.
  • Do one-handed forehand swing drills, focusing solely on the grip hand to ingrain the proper grip feel.[4][5]

Movement Drills

  • Incorporate movement patterns like lunges, split-steps, and ghosting while hitting forehands to groove the grip during dynamic situations.[3][5]
  • Do multi-shot drills like drive-crosscourt-drive to transition between forehand and backhand grips smoothly.[3][5]

Stroke Variation Drills

  • Hit a variety of forehand shots (drives, volleys, boasts) from different court positions to reinforce using the same grip.[4][5]
  • Practice imparting spin (topspin, slice) on forehands by adjusting grip and swing path.[4]

Game Situation Drills

  • Play forehand-only games or rallies to exaggerate using the proper grip without switching sides.[3]
  • Feed drills where a partner moves you around the court, forcing you to adjust grip and prepare the forehand quickly.[5]

The key for advanced drills is introducing movement, variety, and game scenarios to challenge maintaining your grip while hitting quality shots under pressure.[3][4][5] Consistent practice of these drills will solidify your squash forehand grip for all situations.

Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLbgTmYZ63E
[2] https://www.onyxsquash.org.uk/squash-academy/tips-on-squash-forehand-technique/
[3] http://www.squashgame.info/squashlibrary/8
[4] https://www.onyxsquash.org.uk/squash-player/tips-on-how-to-grip-a-squash-racquet/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwbk-WhIaeo

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