[Mr Bee]

(Original post by tface)
This is one of the most infuriating parts of playing for me as well. I was supposed to play this weekend but my mate is ill, should be playing some time in the next week which I look forward to

The most embarrassing thing happened yesterday. My coach called me out just to give this like, 20 year old beginner a quick game, well, I was like 8-3 up. I started making stupid mistakes and lost 10-12. I was like, what the ****?


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[tface]

(Original post by Mr Bee)
The most embarrassing thing happened yesterday. My coach called me out just to give this like, 20 year old beginner a quick game, well, I was like 8-3 up. I started making stupid mistakes and lost 10-12. I was like, what the ****?


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20 year old beginner, sounds like me I hate it when that happens!

[Mr Bee]

(Original post by tface)
20 year old beginner, sounds like me I hate it when that happens!

Where do you play mate? I am guessing at 20 by the way.


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[tface]

(Original post by Mr Bee)
Where do you play mate? I am guessing at 20 by the way.


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Oh, I know it actually wasn't me, just that I am 20 and somewhat of a beginner. I play at Birmingham Uni out of term times, and Sussex Uni in term times (I live near birmingham and one of my friends goes to that university, we play in the holidays, and Sussex is the uni I go to).

[tface]

Also, although Birmingham charges £4 for 40 minute court hire for members of the uni, which seems steep to me, the lights are always on in all of the courts so we simply book one session, then turn up and play in the courts which aren't being used (there are always a handful) sometimes for three hours! Good times.

[Mr Bee]

(Original post by tface)
Also, although Birmingham charges £4 for 40 minute court hire for members of the uni, which seems steep to me, the lights are always on in all of the courts so we simply book one session, then turn up and play in the courts which aren't being used (there are always a handful) sometimes for three hours! Good times.

Lucky buggar! I can never do that All of the courts are on 40 minute timers for the lights + heaters. It's £4 at mine too

So why do you think we both cock up on the last handful of points and make silly mistakes? It does my head in...


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[UserInvalid]

What is the normal squash court temperature in which you guys prefer to play? or in which international matches are held?

[py0alb]

(Original post by Mr Bee)
Lucky buggar! I can never do that All of the courts are on 40 minute timers for the lights + heaters. It's £4 at mine too

So why do you think we both cock up on the last handful of points and make silly mistakes? It does my head in...


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If in doubt, just hit it hard down the near wall then get back to the t. Should be more than enough to beat any beginner. Typically, you only start to make mistakes when you try more funky shots likes boasts and drops.

Thats always my tactics - just keep hitting the ball into the back corner until my opponent starts to hang towards the back of the court to deal with it, then start mixing in the drops and boasts and crosscourts. If start getting fancy too early you will hand him easy points.

Also with serves: start out with hard serves and then work in the lobs not the other way round.

[Mr Bee]

(Original post by UserInvalid)
What is the normal squash court temperature in which you guys prefer to play? or in which international matches are held?

I'm not sure the temperature, I just play whatever :P


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[Mr Bee]

(Original post by py0alb)
If in doubt, just hit it hard down the near wall then get back to the t. Should be more than enough to beat any beginner. Typically, you only start to make mistakes when you try more funky shots likes boasts and drops.

Thats always my tactics - just keep hitting the ball into the back corner until my opponent starts to hang towards the back of the court to deal with it, then start mixing in the drops and boasts and crosscourts. If start getting fancy too early you will hand him easy points.

Also with serves: start out with hard serves and then work in the lobs not the other way round.

I see, thank you. So basically, simplicity is key!

I also lose points when returning serves on my backhand. My backhand is terrible honestly.




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[py0alb]

(Original post by Mr Bee)
I see, thank you. So basically, simplicity is key!

I also lose points when returning serves on my backhand. My backhand is terrible honestly.




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yeah backhand return is a bitch. I think you just have to try and stand up in the box and volley as much as possible. Once it gets into the corner you're ****ed, because its much harder to wrist flick it out than it is on the forehand.

Try practicing backhand volleys by yourself. See if you can do 20 in a row (I probably couldn't).


Can you do 100 shots in a row, hitting the ball to a good length? It sounds easy but I tried it and it took me 3 go's. I had stitch by the end of it as well, lol.

[Mr Bee]

(Original post by py0alb)
yeah backhand return is a bitch. I think you just have to try and stand up in the box and volley as much as possible. Once it gets into the corner you're ****ed, because its much harder to wrist flick it out than it is on the forehand.

Try practicing backhand volleys by yourself. See if you can do 20 in a row (I probably couldn't).


Can you do 100 shots in a row, hitting the ball to a good length? It sounds easy but I tried it and it took me 3 go's. I had stitch by the end of it as well, lol.

I have never really practised on my own, I could though I suppose.

100? Never tried, probably couldn't. I would give it a go though.

Backhands in general are a bitch in my opinion :P


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[py0alb]

(Original post by Mr Bee)
I have never really practised on my own, I could though I suppose.

100? Never tried, probably couldn't. I would give it a go though.

Backhands in general are a bitch in my opinion :P


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If its an open court shot I find I can hit the backhand just as well as I can hit the forehand. The difficulty is when you get close to the back wall, I have more finesse on my forehand being able to get the racquet under the ball and flick it with the wrist, whereas I can't do that with the backhand and have to resort to a two hand shovel or a reverse boast off the back wall.

How often do you play? I try to play once a week in the summer and 2/3 times a week in the winter for about an hour each time.

[Mr Bee]

(Original post by py0alb)
If its an open court shot I find I can hit the backhand just as well as I can hit the forehand. The difficulty is when you get close to the back wall, I have more finesse on my forehand being able to get the racquet under the ball and flick it with the wrist, whereas I can't do that with the backhand and have to resort to a two hand shovel or a reverse boast off the back wall.

How often do you play? I try to play once a week in the summer and 2/3 times a week in the winter for about an hour each time.

An hour a week, every week :P Of course, unless I am unable to! This Wednesday though, there is a 4 hours day, where you play 3/4 and get coached for £14. Isn't bad I suppose


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[Mr Bee]

(Original post by py0alb)
If its an open court shot I find I can hit the backhand just as well as I can hit the forehand. The difficulty is when you get close to the back wall, I have more finesse on my forehand being able to get the racquet under the ball and flick it with the wrist, whereas I can't do that with the backhand and have to resort to a two hand shovel or a reverse boast off the back wall.

How often do you play? I try to play once a week in the summer and 2/3 times a week in the winter for about an hour each time.

Hour and 20 sorry


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[Mr Bee]

I seriously advise you guys to read this -

http://www.titansport.co.uk/squash%2...squash%202.htm -

The article itself is much more than 'How to play squash'. So I advise you all to take 10 minutes just to read it.

Also, if you're on an iPod, iPhone or iPad, it is much easier to read in 'Reader Mode'.

B

[Krish4791]

Hey guys, what's the longest best of 5 English scoring squash match you've played - if you can remember? I played one just a few hours ago which lasted 1hr 10 mins, with the final score being: 7-11, 11-9, 10-12, 11-3, 19-17.

[Mr Bee]

(Original post by Krish4791)
Hey guys, what's the longest best of 5 English scoring squash match you've played - if you can remember? I played one just a few hours ago which lasted 1hr 10 mins, with the final score being: 7-11, 11-9, 10-12, 11-3, 19-17.

I have been really bad recently so no long games, but one game has lasted 15 minutes before :P It was a kid I play frequently and beat him most times :3

I realised though that I lose most of my games because I get nervous and I rush all decisions in a long rally. I lost 5 out of 6 games today. Atrocious.


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[Krish4791]

(Original post by Mr Bee)
I have been really bad recently so no long games, but one game has lasted 15 minutes before :P It was a kid I play frequently and beat him most times :3

I realised though that I lose most of my games because I get nervous and I rush all decisions in a long rally. I lost 5 out of 6 games today. Atrocious.


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Have you got a longstanding rivalry with this guy? Or anyone else? I find that it's really fun to play someone around the same level as you and be competitive.

Also, I have a question concerning longer rallies - what's the best tactic to win a longer rally against a hard hitter? My friend is right handed and I'm left handed; we're both very strong on our forehand sides. What I like to do is to keep pushing the ball back into play in clever positions to his backhand, whilst he goes for the winners - he sometimes overpowers me unfortunately - do you know what I need to change about my my game to increase chances of winning longer rallies? (e.g. dominate withmy forehand and play inside out shots? Thanks

[Mr Bee]

(Original post by Krish4791)
Have you got a longstanding rivalry with this guy? Or anyone else? I find that it's really fun to play someone around the same level as you and be competitive.

Also, I have a question concerning longer rallies - what's the best tactic to win a longer rally against a hard hitter? My friend is right handed and I'm left handed; we're both very strong on our forehand sides. What I like to do is to keep pushing the ball back into play in clever positions to his backhand, whilst he goes for the winners - he sometimes overpowers me unfortunately - do you know what I need to change about my my game to increase chances of winning longer rallies? (e.g. dominate withmy forehand and play inside out shots? Thanks

Yeah, kinda a long rivalry between us :P

I too struggle against hard hitters, but, I think if a drop comes into play, lob it back to try and slow play down. Go for accuracy with your shots too!

I lose points from getting stuck behind my opponent and not being able to get in front of them before they hit a hard drive...


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