r/squash

Hello everyone,
Back in the '90s when I was in college, it was my understanding that colleges had a tough time filling squash teams. (To the point that, at some schools, players were recruited from other sports to fill spots.)
I know that things have changed substantially, but I wanted to get a sense of just how competitive it is at the lower end of the line up at smaller colleges (ex. Middlebury, Bates). Is every player, top to bottom, coming out of Gold level tournament play? My son (15) loves the game but is only playing recreationally and for his high school team. He would like to continue but in college, and I initially thought it might be possible, but the more I'm learning the more it looks like he might be thinking a bit out of his league.

Here’s a good article to help you wrap your head around squash doubles positioning.

I’ve been playing squash for a few months in the UK SE, and absolutely loving it, still at an entry level but I’m winning games consistently and looking to step up. I’m fitter than when I started playing, but still fairly out of shape. What sort of exercises/training outside the court would people recommend? I’ve heard HIIT is great for squash.

I (M20) picked up squash in January this year and and have played almost every week since. I joined the squash club at my uni and we have two training sessions each week.

I would say I have reached a decent level in the sense I can beat most players at uni but recently a new guy joined and absolutely tore everyone apart. He was hitting shots with great bounce and dip, with extreme consistency and great length and so much power.

There's a bunch of other guys that are above everyone else, they just hit the ball harder and the way they marshal the court in terms of sticking to the T is insane. Tbf they've been playing for a while, everyone at least has 4+ years experience. Playing against feels a bit demotivating especially since BUCS trials are coming up.

I really want to reach their level but I fear it is going to take a while. Does anyone have any specific tips to improve or a good playlist of videos or a good training schedule especially doing solo drills. Hardest part is probably finding someone who is your level to play consistently with.

I just want hit the ball harder, get better at volleying, hit shots with great length, enough that they reach the corners of the court consistently and dominate the T.

I'm stocking a squash court at work with new racquets after the ones that were there have been broken. I'm looking into getting four racquets, fine enough for intermediates, but okay for progressing too (maybe two can be a bit more advanced than the other two). I would like some variety (for example with and without bridge) for people to have some variety.

I will be buying in the US. Not sure about budget but shouldn't be an issue. Say maybe $200 max per racquet, which seems plenty for this? The racquets will staybon court and just be used by coworkers as part of our sporting facilities.

Any recommendations?

TIA!

Hi everyone, any tips for managing weak joints compensating for the rest of the foot? Looking for advice and motivation as I can’t even run these days. Resting, trying to lose weight and physio-ing away but being back in the court seems like a fair bit down the road at this point :/