Info for Your Squashgame

Tactical Tips


Being able to adapt the strokes to exploit the weaknesses of the opponent is smart play.

Once a full array of strokes have been learned, it is time to look at the specifics of the strokes.  What is meant by that?

Squash Library/Tactics is a good read.

 

 

 

.  

Discuss This Page


Attack

When we are in command of the rally it is desirable to keep pressure on the opponent by attacking.  Why?

  • trying to force an error
  • set up an opportunity to hit a winner
  • make the opponent expend more energy
  • break the opponent's spirit


Discuss This Topic


Pressure play

Keep the opponent on the move:

  • Hard drives
  • Tight drives or lobs
  • Volley
  • Volley Boast
  • Nicks/Kills

 

Discuss This Topic


Defence

Recover back into the rally by:

  • moving the opponent from the middle of the court.
  • getting back to the T
  • controlling the speed of the rally

 

Discuss This Topic


Defensive shots

A great saying is "only hit the ball as hard as you can run" - this is to allow sufficient time to get back into position. These are the main shots to enable this to happen:

 

  • Tight length
  • Lob down the line tight
  • Cross court lob

These are not meant to be winning shots, but great positional shots to set up an opportunity.

 

 

Discuss This Topic


Support Squashgame

Support us here at Squashgame.info! If you think we helped you, please consider our Squash Shop when purchasing or make a small contribution.

Products Now Available

US Squash Shop

Accessories

Apparel

Squash Balls

Footwear

Squash Rackets

Sport and Leisure

Video Games