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  @Dcp0001a22 сағат бұрын

  Great video, thanks. I’ve done plenty of side to side practice, but having these additional variations is a good way to help with progression. One question. I’ve found that the side to side hitting like this naturally leads to the shorter and punchy swing like you mentioned. But do you then translate that into your “standard” swing in the regular game? Or do you just use the shorter swing in certain positions or situations?

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  @squashanalysis567020 сағат бұрын

  Your short swing will be invaluable when attacking a rising ball and when you need to get in and out quickly to clear so as you get better you will use it more and more including most deception shots. The more aggressive you are the more you will use it.

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  @Dcp0001a20 сағат бұрын

  @@squashanalysis5670 sure, thanks

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko23 сағат бұрын

  Amazing drills!

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  @squashanalysis567023 сағат бұрын

  Fun as well, also great to warm the ball up if you start high and slow then build into it.

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko21 сағат бұрын

  @@squashanalysis5670 There is no more excuse not to go on a court and do some solo work 😊

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  @squashanalysis567020 сағат бұрын

  @@Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko I need to do more of this myself I should have 100% control

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko5 күн бұрын

  I'll try to incorporate this exercise in our training. Filming it might be a good idea as well to pinpoint the weaknesses. Thanks for the video. Great as usual!

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  @squashanalysis56705 күн бұрын

  Do it in short bursts concentrating on movement so you can maintain quality actions and train to always get it right. 16 - 20 hits max, if it is too easy make the set harder.

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  @AlbertoMangones6 күн бұрын

  Great visuals and annotations. Very helpful

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  @squashanalysis56706 күн бұрын

  It takes a while to edit the videos but is worth it. Thanks for your feedback

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  @zzimp17 күн бұрын

  What about the service box? That would land it right in the corner. Then it's too close and they can hit it after one bounce on the way up?

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  @simesaid7 күн бұрын

  Yeah, you basically answered your own question! But of course a lot depends on the situation. It's fine to land a flat, hard, drive in the service box. And it's the same for a slow, tight, drive. The region immediately behind the box is just generally the place that you want to be targeting because for _most_ of your length shots (which means for most of the shots you will play in a game), that area generally gives the best results. It's not a rule that you _must_ follow, and you should always play each shot on its own particular merits, but because good length is such a fundamental key to playing well (and this is true no matter if you're a novice player or a PSA pro!), having your target spot as the area just behind the service box should be your default selection. Best of luck, have a great day!

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  @squashanalysis56707 күн бұрын

  It depends on how hard and how warm the court is, you may need to hit deep in the service box to get good length but generally hitting in the service box will allow a rising ball drive with options for players with trained muscles to work off using deception if they can as well so it is always better to be too deep rather than too short giving you more time to get in good position lessening the damage of short boasts and drops.

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko8 күн бұрын

  Love the video! In practice matches i try to always dedicate some time to purely hitting the 4 targets. The 2 in the front , the two in the back. It can really flip your defensive play into a probing and even attacking play. I notice it needs constant reminder to keep it as one of the most important goals. Doing "one side" rallies where the ball needs to bounce within width of the service box ( or better half width) over the full length of the court helps with target practice a lot as well.

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  @squashanalysis56707 күн бұрын

  Yep we call it Tramlines or Rails and it is the go to for quality target hitting. It is an important transition from looking for winners all the time to looking for target as your number one priority and if you do this winning opportunities will just appear.

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko7 күн бұрын

  @@squashanalysis5670 That is interesting. Would it be fair to say that in defense of a hard to get shot you look to play for "Targets" (= defense/probing) whilst on a loose/easy attainable shot you look for a "Winner" (creative play/ attacking)?

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  @fm13267 күн бұрын

  A loose shot always comes provided one is willing to wait for it. I'm the mean time i try to keep my lines as straight as possible despite the opponents usually playing every shot as a winning shot which ultimately tires them out and brings out a good opportunity for closing it down

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko7 күн бұрын

  @@fm1326 I think I am more the opponent you decribe but I attempt to evolve more to the patience side given I can guarantee accuracy. Somewhere in the middle is attractive to me (patience but not letting opportunity go to waste) as the danger of relying on the other player to go loose makes me "play along" at times. A bit like Farag can bring his opponent into a hypnosis like state of following along which makes him in charge.

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  @squashanalysis56707 күн бұрын

  @@Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko I work on body position and player balance, often it is good to back deep when you are set for a short winner as the player is very focused on covering the obvious short winner so read your opponents body and choose the best shot.

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  @peterchang4258 күн бұрын

  This is not a punch drive with minimal follow through like the forehand. Is this better than punch driving on the backhand?

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  @squashanalysis56708 күн бұрын

  You use different swings for different situations, you can punch a pendulum swing if you like or have the higher follow through.

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  @tourdetor9 күн бұрын

  An elephants trunk swing. I like it 🐘💡✌️

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  @squashanalysis56708 күн бұрын

  It helps players remember it

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  @coffignewzealand11839 күн бұрын

  Thank you Sir!

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  @squashanalysis56709 күн бұрын

  You are welcome

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  @bejoym39 күн бұрын

  Fantastic video. Really insightful

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  @squashanalysis56709 күн бұрын

  Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I have a more in depth video coming which you will enjoy as well.

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  @uwen144310 күн бұрын

  a reasonable swing technique option in some situations but it places you to close to the ball and away from the centre

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  @squashanalysis567010 күн бұрын

  You use different swings for different circumstances but you should always remember target is the number one requirement for any swing.

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko13 күн бұрын

  Great exercise that can really point out weaknesses in one's core game. Would you allow a low and hard drive in the mix that bounces in front of the service line but still makes a deep shot? I am asking as i find it a good shot to have in the range of shots when confronted with a volley eager opponent which this exercise invites.

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  @squashanalysis567013 күн бұрын

  Yep good idea depending on the standard of the players involved. The early decision to move to the ball rather than doing the work on your lunge will make the biggest difference.

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  @luigidapas465014 күн бұрын

  Nice tutorial, thanks man! Now im going to go try it on my opponent during tomorrow night's fixtures 😎

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  @squashanalysis567014 күн бұрын

  You may need to practice it a little before unleashing it in competition but if you let the ball come just a little further back than normal it will have a positive impact.

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko15 күн бұрын

  "hammer it in". Great analysis, thank you. Here in Western Australia a lot of courts are now getting front wall glass mounted (on top of the old cracked plaster). The glass absorbs any spin on the ball and takes it out. This makes any volley drop super efficient especially against the side wall. The ball just stays there. I love it. Learning to use the physics of glass can turn into a real advantage: aim higher on the glass to get real depth in shots. Low kill shots become viable shots etc.

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  @squashanalysis567014 күн бұрын

  Glass front courts make great attacking players better and those that like to just rally need to develop their game and strength to hit quality depth and still be tight, anything open will be put away. Thanks for the insights into your experience on glass front courts.

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  @n7019915 күн бұрын

  Love it. I need to search your videos for the backhand equivalent.

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  @squashanalysis567014 күн бұрын

  It is on the list of videos to make. Thanks for the feedback

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  @ab3zradsjkhdsagwqiu9 күн бұрын

  I’m waiting for this too. The FH technique is working for me but it doesn’t seem to translate to BH

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  @ab3zradsjkhdsagwqiu9 күн бұрын

  @@squashanalysis5670thank you!!

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  @squashanalysis56709 күн бұрын

  I have a new camera and mic so the backhand video will be better quality and I will advance it through the queue of videos to do.

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  @ahmedhafez687616 күн бұрын

  So the power zone is generally any spot between the hips or is better between the front foot and belly button? Should this be the same for forehand as well?

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  @squashanalysis567016 күн бұрын

  You are correct that if you can let it come between your hips but there is also an optimum position to hit without too much wrist turn to compensate, as long as you don't hit too far in front of your body. The forehand is different and I have a video coming on that.

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  @uzmajawed10016 күн бұрын

  Quick question, do u turn your body whilst hitting the ball together as one unit with your shoulders?

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  @squashanalysis567016 күн бұрын

  Hips are more important then shoulders and they activate first prior to your arm forward swing and continue to the finish of the follow through moving slower than your arm.

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  @derekliyaowei17 күн бұрын

  at 3:30, it looks a lot like golf

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  @squashanalysis567016 күн бұрын

  Most good squash players are reasonable golfers with minimal practice the body moves in the right general directions but the consistency is not there till they play more often.

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  @4mmorrisfamily21 күн бұрын

  Brilliant!

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  @squashanalysis567021 күн бұрын

  Quality movement makes all the difference, glad you liked it. Thanks for the positive comment.

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  @4mmorrisfamily20 күн бұрын

  @@squashanalysis5670 I was lucky to have solid pro at my old club who stressed footwork and it is hard to find good videos on this topic. My coach called it a “skip” instead of a shuffle, and he called it a “J" movement to the ball instead of a direct approach, when there is time. Your tip on the quick shuffling and holding is a new concept for me. I can’t wait to try it. Great stuff, there is a lot packed in there…. and thank you!

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  @ahmedhafez687622 күн бұрын

  Can we call this movement pattern: shuffle/wait/step ?

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  @squashanalysis567022 күн бұрын

  I like the way you think, it is important to put the last step with your it and not the movement.

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  @ahmedhafez687622 күн бұрын

  @@squashanalysis5670 you mean I put the last step with my swing?

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  @squashanalysis567022 күн бұрын

  @@ahmedhafez6876 Yep exactly, it should have said hit in my above comment.

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  @simondonaldson476223 күн бұрын

  How does it go with shoulder fartigue. Iam getting alot of shoulder fartigue doing the normal way of swing. I got tokd to do a short swing very similiar to this swing years back. Took about 3 mths to adjust to it to a short swing. Most of squash life has been a wrist action but verys lessions got me out of thr wrist movement but i never got shoulder fartigue

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  @squashanalysis567023 күн бұрын

  The answer is to use both the full swing and the short swing which will give your shoulder less work, if you are not under stress the full swing will be fine and should not cause problems and the short swing is perfect for difficult or off balance situations. You will not get any shoulder issues from this loop swing and the power is still great. As you get older you will transition more into the loop swing.

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  @simondonaldson476222 күн бұрын

  I just tried this way now in a game. Just got off the court and all i can say is that i like it. Shoulder was good and iam back being confortable in using my wrist alot more and freely . Very little if any shoulder fatigue what so ever. Ball went in the direaction i wanted very easily. This will be something ill start working on now. Though iam having a hard time trying to see your swing motion. Maybe do a closer picture and can you show the backhand

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  @squashanalysis567021 күн бұрын

  ​@@simondonaldson4762 Great stuff, you will love it and the deception capabilities will make you even better. Yes I can do a backhand video, I will add it to the list. I have a better camara now so you will be able to see more, thanks for the feedback it helps others see the benefits.

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  @MatthewHiggs23 күн бұрын

  I've been playing squash for around 5 years with no formal coaching. These videos are invaluable. I learn at least 2 or 3 essential pointers for each video!

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  @squashanalysis567023 күн бұрын

  Great to hear, I have been coaching for 40 years and am using this to document all my coaching and hitting methods that have proven to make a difference. You rarely get an insight into a coaching session so to be able to hear and see the adjustments in swing and movement should be fascinating for many players and other coaches to review as well.

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko24 күн бұрын

  I now identified 3 swings I can play: The very short loop swing (Farag), the perfect 90 degree racket up hammer swing (Coll) and the 'chicken wing' elbow out swing. There seem to be different scenarios when to play each. Chicken wing for maximal power when space is ample, The others when space is limited and speed is important. The 90 degree is very useful when the opponent is right behind you (there is hardly any back swing). I notice shots can be a mix between the three ranging from wrist swings to elbow swings.

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  @squashanalysis567024 күн бұрын

  Having quality viable options depending on the situation and choosing the best one is a skill in it self and blending the swings will give the best outcome for your abilities. I love your insights and comments which help others to have a good understanding of what I am trying to show, thanks for your input.

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5ko24 күн бұрын

  ​​@@squashanalysis5670 Hey, thanks! Your analytical videos really create awareness of one's own game, it is great! While typing my above comment I couldn't think of a typical PSA "chicken wing" hitter but I found one: the Scottish player Lobban who just played Dessouky in the semis in Manchester. The amount of power is phenomenal and he pelts it with great accuracy !

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  @TorontoSquashCoaching24 күн бұрын

  😂someones paying attention

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  @addereal24 күн бұрын

  I've been doing an even smaller swing than this for 25yrs. People always ask me how I hit so hard.espcially being a person of less than 110lbs. A lot of forearm and wrist burst power with this technique. However on the backhand I do need to employ the shoulder/torso to hit as hard.

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  @squashanalysis567024 күн бұрын

  You must be a nightmare to play and this heads into the elite form of hitting. Sounds like you have it worked out.

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  @marklister412724 күн бұрын

  There's some editing problem at the beginning. About 2 minutes of repeat.

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  @squashanalysis567024 күн бұрын

  I am trying to give an initial showing of important points so people can see an overview of the content, this will peak your interest in the information and hopefully reinforce the information when it is replayed.

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  @stevehughes151025 күн бұрын

  No Let, the player in red made his own problem in getting to the ball, he had ample room to move around his opponent and hit it but didn't, he was directly behind the man in yellow and in effect ran into him, you could call it crowding, with the ball ending up well to the left of him and towards the front wall.

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  @fahadaijaz427 күн бұрын

  Excellent video, like always! I guess a slight hover before planting the right foot in the lunge and landing heel first will create an even more balanced position.

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  @squashanalysis567027 күн бұрын

  It is about understanding the strike balance position and then refining it to be the transition between forward and backward movement. You need longer dwell when beside the ball or holding for deception rather than at t he ball so varying the balanced hover is highly beneficial. Thanks for comments and liking, it helps the channel.

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  @simondonaldson47622 күн бұрын

  So if iam watching correctly, this is a balancing exercise or your want the person when going to the ball. To step out further and have that back foot off the floor when hitting.

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  @squashanalysis56702 күн бұрын

  @@simondonaldson4762 You will step different distances depending on shot quality speed and your movement timing and footwork so you need to be capable in an extended lunge and your back foot will have minimal contact with the floor sometimes moving in to your other foot and other times moving beside you to maintain balance so you need to have the ability to hit off one leg. Check out this power lunge video kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6V2mLOGccvap9o.html The balancing exercise is to become comfortable and to find your balance on one leg building strength in muscles and tendons that are required to activate on a full lunge.

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  @kevbosquash28 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the great videos. If you are taking suggestions, I have one for an upcoming video. For mid-to-advanced players, recommendations for what to do when Player A hits a forehand rail (assume both players are right-handed) and the ball is not sufficiently tight so that Player B can boast (if they want) or go straight. What is the optimal positioning of Player A to try and cover a boast vs. a rail from Player B. Any other related strategies helpful as well of course, thanks!

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  @squashanalysis567028 күн бұрын

  Sure, happy to take requests. I will put it on the list.

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  @Danyal996929 күн бұрын

  You are an excellent coach. Without a doubt you will become the best youtube coach if you improve your video content❤

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  @squashanalysis567029 күн бұрын

  Thanks, I have purchased a new camera and mic and have plenty new vids n the way

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  @suhailtandel4937Ай бұрын

  This is very useful tip. Thanks

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  Glad you found it helpful

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  @peterchang425Ай бұрын

  You are a genius! Made the mistake of moving forward instead of waiting which has made a world of difference. Thank you.

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  Thanks for the feedback and compliment, hitting in front of your body can be good but you need to use advanced racquet ability which I will make a video on but taking the advantage of the split second extra time and gaining the quality is the best way to go most times.

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  @farihawajid4411Ай бұрын

  most of the shorts by both ofbyou guys are like facing side-wall; please explain more oon "facing back wall"

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  Facing the back wall gives natural prep with your body behind the ball and you unwind hitting with your body muscles rather than your arm, if you face the side wall you need to do a lot of wind up pre to store power or you will only be using your arm muscles.

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  @Starrgurl101Ай бұрын

  Good stuff

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  Thanks, Activating your hip position allows a more floorboard line of swing making it more accurate and quicker to come off. Glad you liked it.

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  @suhailtandel4937Ай бұрын

  Very useful tips here. With the 45 degree stance while you get a very good view of the ball, I find that if the opponent plays a hard cross then it becomes difficult to reach and results in a weak return. Any suggestion to deal with the hard cross.

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  You need to understand the quality of your own shot and realize if there is a threat of the cross then split at the right time landing your feet and push off the outside leg resettling your inside leg slightly in the direction you want to go. Players give indicators they are going to cross especially if they hit hard so don't just watch, watch with an analytical mind.

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  @suhailtandel4937Ай бұрын

  Thanks for making this excellent video. It has a lot of learning points for squash players here. Can you suggest how to pick the target on the front wall for making each of these different cross court shots.

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  You do not aim on the front wall at all, you aim where you want the ball to land on the first bounce. The front wall height will vary depending on the height you strike the ball, your position on the court and how hard you hit the ball.

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  @U2B2024Ай бұрын

  The most confusing part is believing the Government of Canada sponsors squash.

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  @fahadaijaz4Ай бұрын

  The insights I have gained from this channel are immense. I am now one of the best players in my club. Thank you

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  Wow, that is so great that the information has had such an impact. I love squash and to like to help people and your feedback makes it worthwhile, if you can like each video it would really help the channel.

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  @fahadaijaz4Ай бұрын

  @squashanalysis5670 i watch each of your videos daily or whenever a new one is released. Each video of yours is valuable. Thanks a lot for your effort.

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  @@fahadaijaz4 Thanks, plenty more to come.

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  @hannibalking85Ай бұрын

  Cant wait to try this no other video like this on KZread

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  You will get a noticeable improvement in control and power you just have to get your timing right for the movements. Any movement you have not done before will seem strange so give it a few attempts of either foot and you will never look back. The more animated the prep with the left hand the better. Let me know how you go.

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  @mikehardwicke23Ай бұрын

  I often end up smacking my left-hand with the racquet - very painful :-/😢

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  Bringing it in to your hip as you swing uses your upper body muscles as well as clearing it from your swing path. Just make sure you don't turn your left hand behind your body.

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  @dmihovilovicАй бұрын

  Great explanation. I heard before it was for balance, but this goes intro great level of detail. Thanks for the insights!

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  You can balance with it and you can also use it for power, it is actually very important. Thanks for the feedback and like.

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  @Dcp0001aАй бұрын

  Thanks, already I do side to side hitting in my solo practice very often, so I incorporated this change into my practice yesterday. I'll keep working to improve it!

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  It is a great exercise and at high level becomes about the height you hit the ball to attain active pace without overhitting and gaining full control with a minimal hit. Thanks for the feedback

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  @Dcp0001aАй бұрын

  @@squashanalysis5670 thanks. Just one question, do you think once you’ve practiced this it will start to come naturally into your match play? Or do you also need to consciously think about adjusting the height?

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  @@Dcp0001a It is more natural from the front with the feeling of pitching the ball to the back, the real answer is making your target more important than power and when you finally accept this you then increase power slowly and the height will become clearer depending on your court position. It is so difficult because it is different depending on how deep you are so continual drives into the service box and then aiming for the back line is a perfect exercise with the high amount of times you will have to hit from this position.

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  @Dcp0001aАй бұрын

  @@squashanalysis5670 got it, thanks again for all your insights

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  @computerscience1034Ай бұрын

  Thanks for your videos, really big effort and valuable content, but the only down side for all videos is the audio quality, I hope tou can fix this problem. Thanks

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  I have a new mic for pc audio but the on court videos are reliant on the wireless mic which will be less quality. My newer videos will have better sound. Try on another device many have found this gives an acceptable result.

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  @Kwistenbiebel100-ns5koАй бұрын

  Thanks for the video. I will try this out .

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  It is one of the cornerstones I use in a match

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  @shahg25Ай бұрын

  Good video

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  Glad you enjoyed

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  @ChristianSpliidАй бұрын

  Awesome explanation.

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  Thanks, it is a big problem for some players, hopefully it will help them.

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  @shuabkАй бұрын

  Great explanation!

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @gideoncyrusАй бұрын

  Wish I had a coach like you 😊

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  So do I , I could have been a better player.

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  @gideoncyrusАй бұрын

  You are doing one of the best job in the world making that kid a great player more than that a great person ❤

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  Tring to create a personal connection so the message gets through quickly. It is a two way street I can not expect every effort from the player if I don't give every effort myself. Thanks for the feedback and the thumbs up.

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  @smallpotatohead1Ай бұрын

  Man you make this look easy! Tried for a long time with very little success. Will continue trying though... Thanks for the video 👍

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  I have more videos coming tat will expand on this and develop your skills, till then just keep practicing and it will get better.

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  @James-sw9vmАй бұрын

  I think this reminds me of a rugby concept, idea of kicking with a J shape swing and not a C shape. This means you want your follow-through towards your target and not curving away. Your bent arm technique actually reinforces this idea, if all the momentum is going straight then the ball will go straight, if the follow-through is straight-arm and curved then your timing has to be perfect always

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  @squashanalysis5670Ай бұрын

  I like the comparison. Thanks for the feedback.