Quaid - Squash

Squash

Swoosh! Squash is a sport that can not only be played with a friend, but also a professional. In this game you don’t only need to be competitive but also strategic. To master this game you need to know all the possible ways to hold the racket.

Back hand is where your palm is slightly to the back of the racket. Forehand is also the same but you have to make a ‘V’ shape with your hand. Also, the grip of your hand has to be slightly loose so that you have enough power to pull it back and defeat the player. Tactics are really handy as well.

When you serve, you have to stand in the box near the rear corner of your side. The aim is to hit the ball fast so that the other play has less time to retrieve the ball. When you are on your 4-5 hit, then that is a good time to swing back and charge at the ball. You may find this handy when competing against other professional players.

One of my favourite players is Peter Nicol. He is a professional player from Scotland and plays for both England and Scotland. Whilst achieving many PSA ( Professional Squash Achievements), he is also known for his great sportsmanship and being able to control his forehand and backhand.

You can play Squash with your friends, family or against a professional. If you are talented in this game and you are good at strategic moves, then you should think about applying for the Open Juniors game which is every year in September. I hope you have learnt about squash today.

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