The basics of squash are the rules, the basic techniques, and how to move.You want to win.If you decide you're ready to win, you can start playing tournaments, where there is no mercy, and no apologies needed.You'll get a chance to focus on honing your skills and winning matches in this setting, no matter how you get it, because every single point counts.
Step 1: Go and eat well!
Your body will have peak energy levels at match time if you study sports nutrition.Without energy, you can't play at 100% in close games.What you eat after the game will matter.50 grams of Carbohydrates is what you should aim for after each session.
Step 2: Before the match, drink water.
It will be too late if you wait until match time.Water is usually enough for hydration needs.Unless your games are very intense or your practice sessions are longer than 90 minutes, you don't need to worry about drinking sports drinks.
Step 3: Check your gear.
Make sure your strings are in good shape.The same strings and model are needed for a back-up racquet.Changing to a different racquet in the middle of a tournament will ruin your game.Don't forget anything if you use a checklist.When you meet people at tournaments, you'll often ask if they have an extra pair of shoes, socks, shirt or shorts because they forgot theirs.Don't be that person!Extra shirts should be brought.Dry shirts are available when you need them, because squash is sweaty.You should bring a towel to wipe off sweat.If you have a sweat resistant grip on your racquet, it won't slip out of your hand.
Step 4: Extra travel time will allow you to get to the tournament or match.
Being late will cause stress.Get there in plenty of time to change, get familiar with the location, use the toilet, and so on.
Step 5: You should scout your opponent.
As soon as you arrive, figure out who your opponents will be.You know them from earlier games.Maybe you can watch them play.Ask people about their strengths and weaknesses.
Step 6: Warm yourself up.
There is a time limit.Hit a few shots and pass the ball.It's considered rude to keep the ball too long.If you never played him, this is a good time to observe.Use a different shot every time you pass the ball to see how he deals with it.You can judge his shots before the match starts.
Step 7: Begin slowly.
The player who runs out of energy first will lose.Before your own energy runs out, the goal is to wear your opponent down.Don't waste your energy on a match if you find yourself in an even match in the first round.You will be in for a more competitive game in the next round.Take it easy if you're matched against a weak opponent.Don't rush it.The easy game can be used as a warm-up.
Step 8: You should stick to your game.
It gets down to preparation, battle plan, tactics, and nerves in a closely-matched game.Don't let the opponent dictate your game style.You need to win by two points.
Step 9: The score should be seen.
You will be able to conserve energy.You don't need to run after a stop if you are five points ahead.It's time to conserve your energy for the next point.You lead by four points.You need to fight for every point in order to get even.Don't let him run away.It is very difficult to overcome a five-point deficit with the rule that each point counts.
Step 10: Don't concentrate at any one point.
There are no easy shots.You can fail on the simplest of shots if you don't concentrate, and every unforced error is a free point to the opponent.Don't take risks if you feel nervous.Play it safe and go back to the basics.Play the shots and style you play best to get your confidence back and avoid loose shots.
Step 11: Don't let the ball go to waste.
Don't try to score a point.Wait for an opportunity to attack the ball.Return the ball into the corners, keep it close to the walls, and get yourself on the "T" in a comfortable pace.
Step 12: Don't be foolish.
When you get tired and want to end a rally, the need to play a winner, take risky shots, and put yourself in a bad position is usually when you are tired.Look at the state of your opponent.If he gets greedy and starts to attack a lot, he is going to get tired if he plays lots of stops and tries to end the point early.If you have an energy advantage, make him tired.Make him run, but don't let him volley.Pass up opportunities to attack or kill the ball in favor of extending rallies to make your opponent run more.He will have to stop running.You should win the match if you don't give him a chance to catch his breath.
Step 13: Even if the opponent is in front, never give up.
A player with a big lead, thinking he has already won, relaxes and thus lowers the pressure on you, waits for your mistakes without going for winners, hits loose balls, and stops paying attention.On the other side, the opponent who has nothing to lose, goes into frenzied mode, suddenly the game evens out at 10-10), and the nerves kick in.When it's over, and never before, remember.The cool mind comes in.Always maintain a good body tension and light feet even if you think the shot is easy.
Step 14: Avoid his strengths and play to your opponent's weaknesses.
Take mental notes on your opponent and know your strengths and weaknesses.What shots do he use the most?What shots do he have trouble with?Which situations do he make most of his mistakes in?If he is a slow runner, exploit his weakness and play a lot of stops.If you are out of position, don't risk too many stops if he is a fast runner.They will run out of breath at some point if he is allowed to run.You can watch how your opponent returns serves.If your opponent can't hit a volley, do high serves that will make it difficult for them to return.Weak backhand or weak volleying skills are weaknesses to look for.If he has weak volleying skills, use it to his advantage.He will give you a weak ball if he catches you in the air.If you see that your opponent is good at a particular shot, avoid it.Keep the ball low if he is very good at volleys.
Step 15: Buy yourself time if you need it.
You are in trouble if you run out of energy faster than your opponent.To get your heart rate down, you need to buy time.The pace should be slowed.Long ollies to the back corners.If your opponent starts to hit hard, take out the speed and throw the ball.Don't allow him to volley it.The shots are very effective, but few players use them.The pace of hitting and aggressive play is disturbed by these.
Step 16: Avoid attacks that are bad.
Some shots are not candidates for a winning shot.A classic long line rally has safe drives along the walls.When there is a good chance to succeed, only attack.A poor attack may give your opponent the upper hand.
Step 17: Master shot.
The most common mistake intermediate players make is to play a cross that goes directly to the racquet of the opponent standing on the T.If you want to make the most of this aspect of the game, you should either pass it to your opponent so he can not volley it, hit the nick at the side wall, or a high cross which is high enough to not get volleyed.Volley cross stops aren't easy, but with practice you can achieve a reasonably good hit rate, and they can result in easy points, without much running.The opponent can be surprised by a cross.When your opponent is still on the move to the "T", and playing the cross is against his moving direction, that is always a pain for him.
Step 18: Do not let your opponent read you.
You should watch the ball and the opponent at the same time.He may be saying something.Look at his feet.For a long line, he may position them differently than for a cross.He has a racquet and a stroke.He might swing differently if he hits a hard drive.Make yourself unreadable on the other side of the coin.Make sure your swing is the same for every shot you play.Play a cross drop and fool your opponent by positioning your feet for a long line drive.If the ball is close to the front wall and off the side wall, it is easy to do.If you catch your opponent on the wrong foot, you have a good chance of winning.Wait as long as you can before you swing.The same preparation and swing can be used to place the ball in different corners.If you opponent fakes a lot, you must wait until he plays the ball and then move.He might catch you on the wrong foot if you move to early.With opponents who are hard to read and vary a lot, the only way is to ignore his position and swing, and only move after you know where the ball is going.
Step 19: Your game can be changed.
Don't let your opponent get used to your shots.The speed and placement of your shots can be changed.Don't mix high and low, long and short, left and right, boast and long lines.Don't let your opponent read you to anticipate your shot, use deception when you have the time, hit at the last moment.Through practice, maximize your options.You'll be less predictable if you have more options.50% to 50% of your opponent will guess your shot with just two options.Use the exact same swing to practice different shots.If he thinks you will play the ball, he will move towards the corner.He will move before you hit the ball if you wait too long.Play the ball in the other direction if that happens.It is important for you to stand on the "T" before your opponent hits the ball.You can reach any ball the opponent decides to play if you dominate the "T".To surprise your opponent, mix up your strategy.If you play long, long line battles, most people start to cheat and don't get back to the T because they will anticipate the next line.If that's the case, play a boast, drop or cross into the nick.There are great opportunities for a winner.