Stroke is given when the player who has to play is ready to swing/get to the ball, but the other player is in the way. In this particular example, Sherbini was in the way of Gohar swinging the racket (if she would've swung, it would've hit sherbini)
Gohar showed she was ready to play the shot, but Sherbini was completely in the way. So it's an obvious stroke. And there's no way Sherbini would've gotten any ball back Gohar would've played after a fall like that
@@captainzork6109 I understand what you're saying. But, the ball was played, and into her own extremity. She did not ask for a let/stroke. is this a rule I am unaware of? That because Sherbini was unable to return, striking herself with the ball does not count?
Serves Gohar right.. Never really liked her cos I feel her tactics are a little dirty at times and she plays dangerous.. That knee in the calf could have been easily avoided..
All this stroke giving is ruining squash. Used to be getting a stroke was a big deal and players used to keep playing by finding different lines. Now rallies are short and players are looking for strokes. Totally ruining the sport.
From what I see, fewer strokes are given now than used to be. Players are more encouraged to play the ball. Which has negative implications, like dangerous play (e. g. Lucas Serme injury); sometimes what used to be undisputed safety lets are denied.
The referees seem to be going back and forth. About a little over a year ago they were very leniently giving strokes. Now they’ve gone the opposite direction. They need to find a middle ground. The players are also more aggressive now and argue a lot. Maybe more coaching is needed there too.