HOW TO PLAY SQUASH | A Beginner's Guide
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A beginners guide on how to play squash!
In this "how to" video I explain exactly how to play squash by talking you through the court, the warm up, serving, the 4 main shots, rallies, referee decisions and scoring. Enjoy! :)
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Every time I see Jim and Robert California play I mean to look up the rules, I finally did it this time. Thanks for the clear explanation!
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
Haha I love this!!! You're welcome 😊
@hpc4697
3 жыл бұрын
Same here
@mudaszir
3 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly why I came on here 😂
@mpthorvonericksen
2 жыл бұрын
As a racquetball player, it's crazy to see how the game be so different.
@resonatingvoice1
2 жыл бұрын
exactly why I am here :)
This was surprisingly well made, short and to the point and still packed with all the information I wanted and then some. Thanks!
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
John Edvards thank you, I’m glad!! ☺️
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.
Great video, concise and clear. Helped me return to squash after some years away
i’m here because my crush loves to play squash, so i wanna learn and understand how to play squash for beginner. i wanna have same hobby as him 😇
@zoeaust_
3 ай бұрын
That's sweet :)
@Cr7suiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii77
Ай бұрын
Did u get him?
Heading to my first game today with a friend! Thanks for this, straight to the point :)
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Vincent awesome!! How’d you go? :)
@BlackedBeast
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah how was it?
@andrewvincent2706
3 жыл бұрын
Guys it was so amazing that I even went again
@BlackedBeast
3 жыл бұрын
Andrew Vincent nice I’m going this week
@BlackedBeast
3 жыл бұрын
@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
Thank you! Such clear explanation! Played it last time and have no idea how to count the scores!
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.
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
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 :)
Thank you Zoe. Just gonna try out Squash today for the first time.
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!
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad this video helped! Good luck with your squash!! ☺️
@Indywood
2 жыл бұрын
How's it going?
Thanks Zoe. I needed a recap after some years away and this was perfect. Now to see if you've made a tips/technique guide.
point-to-point... Well Explained! for beginners.
Thanks for the refresher. I haven't played in more than ten years and really want to get back into it.
@zoeaust_
Жыл бұрын
Love that!
One of the best, quick and informative training videos I've seen. Thk u!
@zoeaust_
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks! This is a good start for me.
Great video Zoe! I’m just getting back in to squash after a couple years out. Nice wee refresher! Thanks 🙏
Thank you for posting this video, it is really Crisp and nicely explained!
Although there maybe others I’m just so fascinated that this sport actually has 3 dimensional gameplay for ball play
500th... 😉😉😉🤗🤗 Congratulations 🎊
Great Video Zoe
I already know how to play squash but I’m just watching because why not.
Thanks for the detailed info
Great video - thanks so much!
I’m 11 years old and going to start playing squash competitively since I’ve already been playing for a year. This helped me understand way better. Thx
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
Aw I'm so glad! Best of luck with your squash journey 😊
@aspect0097
2 жыл бұрын
shouldn't be on yt minimum age is 13
@mafazkhater5198
2 жыл бұрын
@@aspect0097 ok
i am a squash player in 14 years old and i compete for my country in junior level, this is a really good video for people who are just beginning!
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, may I ask what country? ☺️ thank you!!
@rowanniven4574
4 жыл бұрын
Zoe Aust scotland!
Nice teaching !👌👌
Thanks for explaining this so neatly.
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
hii im starting squash and this is a great video for me to watch
what an amazing game. It's like a 3-D version of tennis!
@steveluth3139
2 жыл бұрын
more like real life pong
This is sick man! keep it up 🔥
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Koby 😊
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.
Jabadaba dooooo
Too good. Nicely explained.
@zoeaust_
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Thank you so much 🥰🥰😍🙂😇😂
Im an overweight woman who will be joining squash as a fun way to get healthy. Thank-you for the tips!
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, you're welcome!
@kevincross4302
2 жыл бұрын
Continue playing and you won't be overweight for long.
I love you Zoe! come to Mexico to play Squash with me!!
Best beginner video out there. Thanks for making this. :)
Such a good guide. Love to play squash. Don't understand why its not more common. Squash > Padel :D
Thanks for the information.
i have been playing squash for years now an di always like to see how other people play!!
Very helpful thanks
Thank you so much! Great Video!
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ☺️
Short and best
Great Video thank you ☺
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
Great video. You are so good at squash. Thank you. :)
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
Dragon born thank you so much!
Hello Aust, my grolfiend squash balled my ball, how to fix, kind regards from scotland. Thanks
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?
@zoeaust_
2 жыл бұрын
Try to step back so you have room to swing 😊
Nice explanation
Very nice video. Truly informative
@zoeaust_
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
Very helpfull video! Thank you :) , i’m going to play squash for the very first time
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! That’s awesome, I hope you enjoy it!!!
Thank you so much!,😄
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
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?
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
Nevernever neveragain that’s correct 😊
Love your voice 👍
Squash is so good / I highly recommend anyone to give it a go ❤️😀
This was really helpful thanks
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
Adarsh Anand you’re welcome! 😊
Thanks for this video! I’m not sure if there’s squash in my country, but if not I think I can replicate it, if it is, game on!
@zoeaust_
2 жыл бұрын
What country do you live in? 😊
@abrahemsamander3967
2 жыл бұрын
The southern parts of the US. If I can’t find a squash place, I’ll probably find a racquet ball court and play squash there :).
@abrahemsamander3967
2 жыл бұрын
I mean. I know squash exists in parts of the country. But it’s rare and few people know about it.
Going to my first game with my girlfriend today :) Thank you for your video!
@zoeaust_
3 ай бұрын
Have fun!!
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.
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
JoheyInbound yep! As long as you have one whole foot in service box, your other foot can be anywhere 😊
Thank you so much it’s our first time n this tutorial was very useful Gratitude Ritesh shah R s yoga school India
Please share how you've tied your hair for the game. I have long hair and tight buns make my head hurt. Yours looks comfortable!
I have a problem with playing volleys. Any tips on that?
Great video
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
+Suraj Makker thank you!
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
+Suraj Makker thank you!
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?
@zoeaust_
6 ай бұрын
Yep, the ball can hit the side wall, as long as it hits the front wall first and then the side wall 😊
I have no interest in playing but uave always wondered how its played haha. Great video thanks!
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
+Someguy279 you’re welcome! May I ask why you’re not interested in playing? :)
Good video, lert heaps
Any videos on how to play solo ? would be good to see :)
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
I will do a video on solo training soon 😊
good vedio madam.😍🤗
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 :)
@zoeaust_
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, located in Brisbane, Australia. Most are rendered brick but some are sand filled
Great video! Thanks! Are you still answering questions? I played a hand full of times now but there are some things I haven’t fully understood yet
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
Astra thank you! Yes absolutely, ask away 😊
@astra1360
3 жыл бұрын
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!!
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
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
@astra1360
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
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
What happens when someone farts?
@anishkumarsah3815
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@MiketyDooDaa
2 жыл бұрын
🤴🏿
Omg this is the hardest and complicated game ever !!
@zoeaust_
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha it sounds like it but it’s more simple once you’ve played a couple of time!
Can you hit return of serve before ball bounces once on floor or side wall?
@zoeaust_
2 жыл бұрын
Yep! You can volley the serve
I have no experience but wouldn't be slice shots or cross court shots using side walls more effective?
@hamzaliaqatmehmood
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@alpayk1903
3 жыл бұрын
@@hamzaliaqatmehmood I see... Thank you!
is it normal to choke up on the raquet like that? i usually hold it from the base so i can really whip my wrist
@zoeaust_
3 ай бұрын
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
So basically if the ball bounces more than once the other person gets a point?
Thanks. I am Egyptian squash player😊😊
Closest I've ever come to squash is doing my l98 weapons handling test for cadets
Love you
I find it difficult so that’s why I play badminton
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
I find badminton difficult haha
There is also a red dot ball.
I'm the 350th liker🎆🎆🎆✌️✌️
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
+Raghav Kushwaha woohoo!! Thank you ☺️🎉
@metalskull8687
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome 😊. My pleasure
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_
4 жыл бұрын
HooR Mostafa yeah I think you could, especially if you used to play.. you’ll probably pick it back up faster than you think 😊
@hoormostafa9844
4 жыл бұрын
Zoe Aust Thank you so much for replying ♥️♥️🥺You’re so sweet 🥰
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
HooR Mostafa you’re welcome ☺️
WITH A CAPITAL W
I will go
Their is also a double and single red dot ball
What is you got your opponent
Do you actually have to stay in the marked boxes?
@garethdwright91
2 жыл бұрын
Only when serving. Open court after the serve has been returned.
@zoeaust_
2 жыл бұрын
Like Gareth said, only when serving
Perfect but i need subtitles... sorry..is it possible to invade the opponent's area during the rally?
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
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 😊
Good cover but I think you may want to consider a lob as a main shot too.
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a variation of either a straight drive or cross court.. would be like saying a kill shot is a main shot too
@dunlop9292
3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
Serving system is similar to badminton no if my point is even i'll serve from right and vice versa?
@zoeaust_
4 жыл бұрын
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! :)
Seems like this game needs fast reflex actions and my reflexes are slow. My bad :|
Is SQUSH a Europe thing because we don’t have that in the US right or maybe we do i don’t know I am not familiar with the sport
@zoeaust_
Жыл бұрын
Nope, I'm Australian and squash is definitely played in the US 😊
Waiting for equinox sports club Los Angeles to reopen so I can start playing again.
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed for you!!
hey a question , I read online that beginners can squash 57... can someone explain to me , why exactly tht is
@zoeaust_
6 ай бұрын
Squash 57 (racquetball) is played with a bigger and bouncier ball and a bigger racquet making it easier for beginners
I m in Brașov
Can we choose a different way to select who will serve
@arthurmichigan1791
2 жыл бұрын
Just choose
@zoeaust_
2 жыл бұрын
If both agree to it I guess, spinning your racquet is just the easiest way
Please don't mind but I love squash so do you help me about I learn squash please please reply about that
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
haris khan how can I help? 😊
@hariskhan-kq9zj
3 жыл бұрын
@@zoeaust_ I'm beginner in squash so help me about starting training about squash about fitness
@zoeaust_
3 жыл бұрын
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!
can we use a tennis racket?
@zoeaust_
3 ай бұрын
Nope!