Questions about the sport of squash.
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How do doubles squash rules vary from singles rules?
When playing doubles squash, what are the rules that vary from the singles rules?
For Example:
Do players in the team have to hit the ball alternately, or can either player hit the ball?
Does a ...
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Are overhead (tennis-like) serves allowed in squash?
When I watch others play squash (in-real-life or on youtube) I never see them serve what I refer to as over-the-head, much like the serves in tennis. I wonder if there is a reason for that. Is it so ...
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What to look for in a new squash racket
Yesterday I broke my squash racket with a particularly ill-placed split second reaction near the wall. So now I need a new racket. What should I pay attention to when buying one?
The racket I had was ...
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Achieving the optimal strike in squash: Is the wrist involved at all?
I am a sports enthusiast who has tried out many ball sports through-out my life with years of training in football (read: "soccer" if you are American) and basketball, as well as many hours of ...
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Is it legal in racket sports to pass the racket from one hand to the other?
Can you hit with different hands during the same
point?
set?
match?
Also, is racket throwing authorised?
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Squash - what is wrong with my grip?
Whenever I hit the ball hard especially when I miss the sweet spot my racket is dislodged slightly in my hand. The problem is intensified when my hand becomes sweaty and the accuracy of my shots ...
