Played my first game yesterday...it was intense since we played with a ball that had 2 yellow dots in it and I have never played before. Spent a lot of time running around and returning few. Am in my early 40s, slim and a decent mover but my reflexes on my wrong side (left) is weak. I have dodgy shoulders too. I need to watch a few videos on the right stance for beginners. I did enjoy the game though and in hindsight, I should have watched this video earlier. It's very useful. Thank you.
Double yellow dot balls are pretty tough to play with if you’ve never played before and your reflexes/reaction time will get better with practice. That’s great you still enjoyed it though. I’m glad you found this video useful :)
This was a great video. My buddy and I tried out squash today and had a great time but we didn't really know how to play. This really excellently explained the basics.
@Apocalypse Of Cats damn bro that sentence fits in so well with what’s happening right now for me, people are debating whether or not to go tommorow to school cause it’s the last day. I know that’s outta context and weird lol
I'll be going to another school this fall, and I plan on getting into squash! This video was nice and concise while explaining the basics that you need. Loved it, thanks!
Omg this is super helpful! I just bought some used racquets and going to try this out! I love the fact you included the different things that the referee would call during a game and its so realistic in scenarios, thank you!
@@raviprakash1112 I remember playing walleyball a few times in a racket ball court. There would be like 8 people in there and those farts with humidity...
Warmup to make the ball bounce more (warming the ball) You have to spin the racket to see who serves At least 1 foot must be in the serve box when serving and the ball should be above the 2nd line on the wall The ball should then land in the opponents half and must land behind the front line of the half (half court line) You can hit the side / back wall Ball can only bounce once Each game is 11 points, best of 5 If u get to 10 all, then u must score 2 pts to win
How do you position yourself before hitting the ball so you can hit the ball that's coming so fast right into your chest line? Do you have to squat down so you swing over your shoulder line or give away until it hits the ground and bounces so you can hit it at your hip line?
that's not sweet, that's weird. Will you do everything he does? You know that he will catch on that you are doing much more things like him when before you did none. I bet he will completely cut you off. Stop being weird and just go to him or write "Hey I really want to get into a squash, would you like to teach me a thing or two?" And on that non-date you will see if you've got any chemistry and you will know if you are compatible.
But if you want to go with creepy stalker attitude and learn how to play squash for months on end to find out he doesn't like you that way, so you will do next thing he does etc. It's doomed to fail, instead of wasting 6 months on a guy go on a date with him that both of you won't think of as a date and chemistry will or will not happen.
@@DrakesGhostWriter who hurt you my guy.... I get that after being hurt the only thought is "Nobody else can have feelings for anyone!!" but come on dude..... its kinda cute yk.... she's going out of her way to learn something he does.... sure some people might not respond well..... but if my girl suddenly took an interest in cricket?? id be out buying the god damn ring you get me?
I'm a bit confused on the side switching. You only switch when you have a consecutive serve? So for example if a player scores 11 consecutive points he would switch on every serve?
This is great. Well explained and easy to follow. The comp I'm about to play in for the first time uses the 9 point system not 11 so another thing to get use to.
Hi Zoe, I would like to know where is this squash court's location. Another question is how do they construct the wall of the court or what is the wall made of. I guess it's brick wall overthere. Hope to see your answer :)
I am wondering, if it is allowed to place one foot over the half court line during the serve. This was shown just at the beginning of the video. As i read the rulebook, it only states one foot has to be placed within the serving box, still this is adjuged by my playmates regulary.
Slice shot is the default forehand and backhand of squash, albeit with a lot more power. So you hit the geberic length using a 'power-slice'. Secondly no, hitting a very wide cross court to hit the sidewalls only takes the ball into the middle of the court where the opponent doesn't even have to change direction to hit it back. This is actuallly one of the prime mistskes that novices actually make. Good questions nonetheless!
When serving can the ball hit the side wall bouncing from the front wall if it gets past the half line of my opponent? Or does it have to land just on my opponents inner side?
heyaa i saw in the opening thingy, ur holding the racket like, in the middle and that other guy is holding far back, is that preference, or is it better to hold the grip in the middle of the handle? Or doesit not matter maybe xD? Im a big noob
@@zoeaust_ Thanks for your comment. I' ve already bought a newer one and in my opinion, it's easier to play compared to the old ones. lighter, greater surface etc.
haris khan if you have any training groups at your squash club I recommend joining those or even getting a few coaching lessons to start off and then also doing some solo sessions to practice your drives and serves etc. I’ll try to post some more videos on solo drills and fitness!
Lol, weird way to word that but yes totally depends... higher up the racquet = more control, lower down the racquet = more power, it is a personal preference
Stephanie Biss there will be a logo on the racket and you will ask you opponent up or down, and when you spin it it will go on the ground and whatever way the logo is, whether it is upside down or the right way up is who serves.
Zoe Aust oh fantastic that’s very kind! It’s quite basic actually, just haven’t been able to find the rules on two things: 1. When do the sides get changed during a match? 2. During the serve, when the ball has to go into the opposite box after hitting the front wall - can the ball hit the side wall as well before going inside the other side of the T or does it have to go straight to the floor after hitting the front wall? Thanks so much!!
Astra 1. Do you mean the what side you serve from? If so, when you first serve you can serve from either box and if you win the next point you will then serve from the other box. Eg. you serve from the right, win the point then serve from the left, win the point then serve from the right again. You keep alternating as long as you are winning points. I hope that makes sense 2. Your serve can hit the side wall or back wall first as long as it still lands in the back quarter after
Zoe Aust yes that’s what I meant and oh I see! And I just realised you actually mentioned that in the video but I must have kinda missed that! But the serve always changes to the person who makes a point, right? So essentially you swap sides for the serve after every single point because then the other person who serves gets to change sides too, after having made a point, or am I getting something wrong? 🙈 And okay makes sense! Thanks so much!
Astra yes whoever wins the rally/point serves and yes that’s correct if your opponent is winning the points they’ll be alternating sides to serve and you’ll be alternating sides to return the serve. If you serve from the right then lose the point your opponent can then serve from the right as well, when you first start the match or win the point for the first time/not consecutively you can choose what side to serve from and then if you keep winning points you alternate
DENIS MACIEL DOS SANTOS ahh sorry, I’m actually not sure how to put the subtitles on 😂 you can’t purposely block them, no. You need to give clear access to the ball 😊
Plz I have a question if i started practicing squash for 3 months 1 hour per week will I be able to play a match ? I actually used to practice it about 6 years ago but i stopped .
@@zoeaust_ well lob is really different really. As it’s put lob is a shot played high above the front wall. It’s recognised as a main shot of its own by many books and also top players. Kill really I can’t really describe it. I don’t mind if you can enlighten.
When you first win the point you can choose what side you serve from (most people serve from the right first, if their opponent is right handed, so they are serving to their backhand), after that if you continuously win points you alternate between the right and left side. Eg, you serve from the right and win the point, then you serve from the left. Hope that makes sense! :)
