TSR Squash

Turns out I don't think I will be able to have a solo training - Haven't got a key pass for the Squash Entrance.

You should still be able to get in a bit of training before the match (worst case scenario).


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I wish you the best of luck with your game as well! I hope you win

Thanks! My draw looks quite friendly until the semis, where I might meet Stefan, the No. 3 seed, and if I win that, I'll set up a final with my main rival and the No. 2 - his name's Anand

Thanks! My draw looks quite friendly until the semis, where I might meet Stefan, the No. 3 seed, and if I win that, I'll set up a final with my main rival and the No. 2 - his name's Anand

Oh yes, I meant to ask - How do I go about entering the Squash Season? I'm 15 so would I be in the Mens?

In terms of equipment, I carry three rackets, two of which are the Dunlop Hot Melt Pro, which cost £105 each when I bought them + water bottles (the usual sports stuff).
To enter a full "squash season" as such, you'll need to become a member of a club in the local area. The best way to do this is via university, but for you atm I'd recommend the first method. In London, the minimum membership age is 16, so you may have to wait till the 2014 season.
In answer to your last question - it depends. There are Junior U15 and U17 teams, so I'd imagine that you'd need to be 17 to be in the Men's in London - not so sure about other parts of the UK.
At my club, as I said before most of us worked together to create this specialized squash tour, which enables us to host and play tournaments abroad. It requires a fair amount of cash and contacts!

Hope this answers your questions.

I think my coaches are setting up a junior team so - Win win!

I take Dunlop Aerogel 4D Elite, Gead Youtek Xenon 135, Spare grip, 5 Balls (Never paid for one) Drinks

Oh yes, forgot to mention the balls - I think I've got 3 double yellows, one single yellow and one racket ball for slower court practice. I'll take a spare grip with me tomorrow as well as stabilising wrist bands. That should make me look "pro" enough for a defending champion!

Haha - What do you mean by stabilising wristbands?

They're kinda like wrist supports which allow controlled extensions and wrist rotation, i.e. they prevent me from unnecessarily injuring myself when attempting a backhand flick or something like that :P

I also finished my first round match this afternoon! Won 11-2, 11-2, 11-1 against this guy called George James.

WELL DONE! May I ask how much they are? These wrist supports and do they work?

Thanks
Check out something like the Vulcan Wrist Support if you're really interested. They are very effect and help you to play smoothly, and prices tend to range from £7 up to £16.

I've got my Round 2 match at 6pm against Jeiger Gonzalez. My first opponent must have had an off day - he was constantly making errors off the backhand so it was easy to feed on that.

Anyone watch the World Series Finals at the weekend? Shabana's squash was insane, including a volley smash into the nick from about a foot away from the front wall when Matthew had played a boast. Absolutely brilliant.

Done it!
through to the 3rd round tomorrow - 11-6, 11-9, 11-0!
Looks like the competition's pretty fierce actually - all of the top 32 seeds are through; there have been no upsets whatsoever so far!