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Had a couple of long-term issues over the years involving pain in the playing elbow, and pressing into the forearm & upper arm around the elbow remains painful.

Could also be affected by computer use etc of course, apart from swinging a racquet.

Didn't notice whether this arose after or before the issues appeared, but whereas the non-playing arm is fairly straight when resting, and completely straightens with a bit of effort, the playing arm is nowhere near straight. No clear reason why according to one or two scans (assuming they did the right scans), but:

(1) A chiropractor said it's just because of changes to the bone due to all the use in that arm

(2) A physio said that non-weight-bearing bones don't change to that extent, and that exercises to try to force the arm into a straighter position would eventually work. The pain above/below the elbow could be because the muscles etc are never in their natural extended position, because of the loss of articulation of the elbow

I'm inclined to believe (2) and dismiss (1). Anyone 'solved' a similar issue? Any recommendations of exercises that can straighten the arm?

I'm having trouble positioning myself when an opponent is playing into the front corners. Often I'll play a drop shot, move back to the T and then find myself in a spot where the opponent is completely blocking my view of the ball, often even after they've played it.

Should I be clearing to a position that allows me to always have eyes on the ball? If so, where would this position be? Alternatively, are my opponents doing something wrong? There are several cases where I don't even see the ball until it has already bounced after my opponent plays it, and against certain opponents my drop shots feel like they're more of a liability than an asset.

Any tips would be much appreciated.

I'm wondering if anyone could point me towards any good sources of squash journalism that don't use AI?

Hi all. I’m (29M) new to the sport and have gone to the northeastern court a couple of times by myself to practice. I do realize playing against someone would help me get better and be in a shape to participate in smaller competitions. Are there any folks who would like to meet up once or twice a week for a game? (I’m new to the game, but I have played a lot of badminton so I have decent hand eye coordination)

I am going to visit friends in Melbourne for a couple of weeks and would love to play Squash maybe around lunch time or afternoon. I don't want to lose my eye for the couple of weeks I am away. I will be up in the Fitzroy area so quite far from Moorabbin. I am about Squash Level 1000 for context.

Looking for a match anytime in the day between the 28th-31st July

I'm not asking about squash in general nor the professional game. Not even what would make it better on television or easier for referees.

I'm asking about your squash. The rule that, if changed, would make you a better player or the game more enjoyable for you personally.

I am looking for serious answers.

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Why I asked this question

This one is more revealing than it first appears.

Players who choose a serving rule usually struggle with the transition from serve to rally. Players who'd change the let system often rely on physicality over positioning. Players who'd add something entirely new; a second serve, a shot clock, a no-let zone, are often thinking about the game more creatively than their results suggest.

Your answer reveals which part of the game you find most frustrating, most unfair, or most limiting. And frustration, more often than not, points directly at a weakness worth addressing.

There's also a chance your ideal rule change already exists in a related racket sport. Racketball, squash 57, even padel have made different choices about some of these same questions. Worth considering why.

So, what's your rule, and what does choosing it say about your game?

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What are Reddit Squash Thought Experiments?

No right answer. Just squash players thinking about squash. A new thought experiment posts on the first of every month.

This post is part of the Reddit Squash Thought Experiments project: BetterSquash.com/rste/

This is the Reddit Squash Thought Experiment Number 02

Hi
I'm a returning Egyptian squash player (used to play since age of 4, formally trained and played professionally into my teenage years) at 41 after a good 7 years hiatus.

Currently I play with a Tecnifibre Carboflex 130s that I bought in 2018 and used till COVID struck. Now I'm returning to playing (at least twice a week and with a professional coach), I was never excited by the Carboflex 130s because it vibrates oddly at the head and I can sense the vibration in my shoulder which is a rather unpleasant feeling. Prior to that, I had a Head 130Ti fanned pattern that I absolutely loved growing up.

Back to the Carboflex 130s, I changed the strings recently to 22lb Tecnifibre 305 and while it has improved considerably, it's still leaving something to desire. Perhaps more finesse and smart play rather than pure power. While I progress and recover my skills and fitness, I'm considering shopping for a better racket that's not top heavy (clearly, I'm historically comfortable with top heavy rackets). Now I'm looking for a new companion (read racket) and not entirely sure which direction to take. Slash vs X-top vs Dunlop CX125/CX120 or other recommendations? Please help

Looking to get back into squash. I left the game altogether as I found myself getting into negative thought patterns during competitive games and feeling like shit after, regardless of whether I won or lost.

Stuff like:

- not getting over bad calls

- getting really negative when the opponent has more crowd support

- getting angry at something the opponent has said or done (need something that helps when it comes to your opponent trying to get inside your head/under your skin)

Are there any good psych books that help with overcoming stuff like this?

Possible best forehand: Gawad, ashour, asal, shabana

possible best backhand: Farag, ashour, shabana

Maybe the most explosive and strongest player of all time vs maybe the best defender of all time, who would win? IMO Peak Asal just based on their last encounters with each other. Remember to not rank based on who is your favorite player because im seeing a lot of that right now.

I don't mean best, I mean most talented. The difference is:

Best: Someone who has the basics and the fitness(No hate but basically Paul Coll)

Talented: They have the flashy shots, the wrist flick the nicks etc.

Edit: I forgot to say the most in title sry

Edit2: Obviously ramy, but who else?