Jansher's on-court movement is a joy to watch. So fluid, so seemingly simple, yet so effective. Incredible.

Great game, the ball was surprisingly visible for a match filmed in 1992

@squashtv

7 жыл бұрын

We were pleasantly surprised by the visibility too!

Third rally lasting 3+ minutes. I've lost games in less time than that!

Hell yeah! This is old good squash. Thank you.

Rodney, my icon at the time. I had really wanted to watch him play like a sharp razor blade against "flawless" Jansher many more years to come after this. Still now, his move and swing look super cool.

racquets were 50-70% ( 170-220gms ) , much heavier than today with much smaller face/head then . It was measurably less powerful ( still have few of them for comparisons ) , but compensate by the ball seems measurably more bouncy/faster thus harder to die in corners ( though also double yellow ) . Low kills were impossible except by Rodney and Dittmar . Have seen Jansher and both other players played live . They will do very well in today's standard. Jansher's effortless speed , super efficient footwork and legendary court coverage will still be very applicable today at the very top level . Rodney was the magician or Ashour of that era , found nicks after nicks despite those heavy racquets. What could they have done more with today's racquets would be an interesting guess.

Thanks ! I love it.

The level of fitness is insane. To keep the rally going for that length of time and still be able to hit with power! Unbelievable

I might be wrong but this was before the front tin was officially lowered to allow shorter kill shot rallies, hence why the rallies were so much longer with less attacking boasts used. We also used to play to 9 points but with hand outs allowing only the server to get the point, was much much harder to make a comeback as you had to win the serve back first.

@petereedy6092

7 жыл бұрын

Tony you are correct about the tin height being lowered later (from 19 inches to 17 inches high) -- and the old 9 point handout system

Why can't squash be an Olympic sport :(

@Amigo-wo2ku

4 жыл бұрын

Because white men don't normally win in this game!

@mmasabh9934

2 жыл бұрын

@@Amigo-wo2ku oh wow so on point!!

I had the great pleasure of watching both Rodney and Jansher playing 'live' when they were at their peaks. They were both incredible hitters of the ball (even with those small rackets) and great movers. Jansher in particular was the most efficient mover I have ever seen -- he looked like he was walking around the court (Ramy Ashour also comes to mind as a smooth mover)I'm pretty sure both Rodney and Jansher would excel if they were playing in the modern era -- even though it is a different (and more exciting) game now I just checked - Martin won this match 3-0!

When I watch this game, I get the sense that squash has changed in the last 10 years. Is my impression correct?

@squashtv

5 жыл бұрын

Just a bit!

@SardarBhaiForever

3 жыл бұрын

PSA SQUASHTV a lot actually.

@uetel1120

3 жыл бұрын

@@SardarBhaiForever Thanks a lot.

Jansher is Roger Federer of Squash. So pleasing on the eye.

@MrAli-cz2hg

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps its better to say federer is jasher khan of tennis

@arcticwanderer2109

Жыл бұрын

@@MrAli-cz2hg you are right. Jansher was there way before Federer. I can watch both these legends for hours. Such elegance! Just getting emotional for no reason. 👏👏

Squash is much better nowadays

I notice today's players make far more use of the attacking boast than they did back then. It seems that every ball these guys hit is straight with much less variety or risk taking. The game has certainly evolved though I believe these two would still be at or near the top and would simply adapt to today's game. Jansher had that reputation throughout his career which spanned from the mid 80's to the late 90's. Fitness and speed never go out of style.

To add to the comments about how different today's professional game is from the one in this video, touring pros now volley a lot more. And there is no question that the lower tin encourages more risk-taking in the front

@lisalane72

4 жыл бұрын

Jahangir volleys a lot at the front compared to these two

Omg those shorts👌

Why they don't make use of lowkills shots or crazy stuff that we see nowdays? Most of the games i've seen from below the 90's consists in utterly long rallies

@apt981

7 жыл бұрын

Lets see you shoot with those small head rackets

Ah yes the good old days... When men were men, rallies were 3 minutes and a knee dripping blood was just a bit of added color to the game...

@jsetch43

7 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha. And shorts were.... well ..short !.

@akblacksnake

7 жыл бұрын

+Kwistenbiebel200 What? Very few places still do this. Most competitions in Australia converted to world rules many years ago.

@akblacksnake

7 жыл бұрын

+Kwistenbiebel200 That's stupid and they should feel bad.

who won the match?

a cup of tea and the rally's still going

Why do they do drop-shot ball more often?

much more variações nowadays

Why didnt they volley in those days

vintage

why don't they ever go for a cross court nick?

What's with biased Aussie commentary. Rodney this Rodney that yet he lost most times against Jansher

@1967briano

4 жыл бұрын

Amir Khan Jansher’s record is incomparable. Greatest of all time. Not even a debate.

Geez, squash was so boring back then... Thank God for egyptians entering the sport and the coming of better/lighter rackets

@apt981

7 жыл бұрын

Your comment made me sick. you know they played with a higher tin and a smaller head raquet. The reason the Egyptians were never seen was because they would always get blown off the court by these guys!.

@oscarvanvelsen7565

7 жыл бұрын

Lol guys pls keep wanking to 3 minute rallies that get won by a dying length or some other boring shot, and pretending that Egypt has not been the true innovator and enlightment of squash Salty are you actually serious? Did it even come to mind that maybe, just maybe, Egypt is a poor country that did not have good squash facilities and squash culture until the mid/late nineties? Are you actually suggesting that with a higher tin in this day and age Egypt would not be dominating? I will drop an eye opener here, but it might be needed for you 2 to get an actual brain before you can comprehend: Egypt has innovated the game of squash by refining and mastering the art of attack. You know nothing about the game of squash :)

@oscarvanvelsen7565

7 жыл бұрын

Dude, you know what. It actually saddens me that we are discussing this in such an ego-infused way, geez what is this. You know what: you have your opinion, I have mine. I am actually not a social player and I used to do solo training 4 times a week to make the first team at my local club. Squash really means a great deal to me I have great respect for conservative English play, and I love Mathews work ethic and traditional style as much as I do Ramy's magic. Anyways, don't call me a moron and maybe we can have a discussion in mutual respect. Cheers

@apt981

7 жыл бұрын

Egypt has no money because pakistan is rolling in hard cash With world top courts lmao! You make me sick with that comment. Look up Hashim Khan if you even know the sport squash and learn!

@michaelmoore6287

4 жыл бұрын

The Egyptians re-entered the sport in fact. They had some great players in the past, such Abu Taleb.

compared to nowadays players style, it's o lote of waisting time

I'm sorry, but I don't think either would last 3 minutes in the modern game.

@arcticwanderer2109

4 жыл бұрын

that is cuz they are both 50 now.

@youssefabdien

4 жыл бұрын

@@arcticwanderer2109 i see ppl at m squash club playing good squash at 60 years old

@1967briano

3 жыл бұрын

Jansher is widely recognized as the greatest player of all time. Even today’s players acknowledge it. His record speaks for itself. He’d adapt and still beat everyone.