When beginners start playing squash, one of the most common habits is chasing the ball. The opponent hits the ball, the beginner reacts late, runs toward it, barely returns the shot, and then waits to see where the next ball goes. Once the next shot comes, the same thing happens again. At first, this feels normal.…
Read moreImproving at squash is not only about moving faster. In real rallies, players need to recognize where the ball is going, choose the right movement position, recover back to the T, and hit the ball at the right timing. These actions happen quickly, but they are not random. They are part of the rhythm of squash movement. SquashRT has been updated with new training record metrics to help players understand this process…
Squash is played in many countries around the world. It may not always be the biggest sport in every country, but wherever squash is played, there is usually a strong community of players who train, compete, and try to improve. That global feeling is one of the things that makes squash interesting. This is one of the reasons we added country flags to the Squash RT ranking board. Instead of showing only names and…
If you are new to squash, you will hear people talk about the T position again and again. “Get back to the T.” “Control the T.” “Recover to the T after your shot.” At first, it can sound like just another basic instruction. But once you start playing longer rallies, you realize that the T is not just a place on the court. It is one of the most important ideas in squash movement. The T is the central area of the…
Ghosting has always been one of the most useful training methods in squash. For many players, it is one of the first ways to practice movement without needing a partner or a ball. By repeating movement patterns around the court, players can build better footwork, improve recovery to the T, and develop a stronger sense of court positioning. But there is also an important question. How much of ghosting actually…
Can we train squash movement and timing outside the court? Squash is not just about moving fast and hitting hard. When we first start playing squash, most of us focus on simply getting the ball back. As rallies get longer, we naturally start thinking that we need to move faster. I thought the same way for a long time. But when you watch stronger players, their movement feels different. They are not just rushing…