Robertio

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Chris, I know very little about squash, but for the rules:
http://www.squash.org/wsf/rules/


One of the directors at my work plays, if I remember (and assuming he is at work on Monday) I'll ask him about the raquets for you.

Edited to correct the fact I thought today was Sunday

[Edited by Robertio - 12/1/2001 8:54:32 PM]

Chris J

Hello all,

I am trying to get fit, and as part of this I thought about starting playing squash as we have two courts at work.

Does anyone know the rules, and give me a quick rundown of them?

What about raquets, what should I look for? I have found an offer of buy 1 get 1 free for a Slazenger Pro Ti 150g, so it works out about 30 quid a each. Thing is though I'm not sure if that is too much of an experienced players raquet?

Cheers

Chris

Allan

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Chris,
Two for the price of one sounds good, as you will probably break your first faily easily, this is one good reason not to spend a lot on a raquet whilst your learning.
Allan

Bajie

Squash is a game to be played when you are fit.
There are obviously people you work with who play. Ask them to practise with you. Do not play matches, practise techniques, or ask them to get you moving around the court.
A good squash player can have you running around like a blue-assed fly while he stays on the T. And you'll thank him for it too.

Hoppy

I used to play a lot. Still do a bit. Fantastic game. And no endless trecks to the net to pick up the damn ball

Don't buy an expensive bat - it will not make you play any better and makes you hesitate on those close to the wall shots for fear of breaking it. Mine cost £30.

The most important things are a comfortable grip to prevent blisters. I always buy an extra grip and wrap it over the original for a bit more leverage. And make sure your shoes are tight, again to prevent blisters.

This time of year, even good players often use a red spot ball as it can be hard to get enough heat into a yellow. For beginners, try a nice bouncy blue spot.

And the best bit of all is sinking that post-game pint, which you've just won off your partner

Richard.

scooby555

What is the point in squash ???
I mean who in their right mind whacks a ball against a wall.....

MichelleWRX1994

I thought squash was where you sat on something and tried to squash it .........no?

(I'll get me coat, the car is running......cya )

SCOBY

When I started playing squash i think my 1st racket was about £60
this is about right cos anything below that is not really balanced enough, I used to play for ESSEX about four years ago, have now stopped cos im in from work so late.

Its an excellent game as you will realise as you start to learn after a while, try and have a few lessons, they are not that expensive well worth the money.

When I was competing I needed to have 4 rackets with me cos its very easy to accidently break them, or from anger which used to be my case.

Not a cheap game when they are £150 each but you need them, try to buy either HEAD or WILSON

Make sure you stick it, at 1st u might think the game is too fast
but after a while your eyes get used to it.

Very good stress releiver.

GOOD LUCK

SCOBY

drumsterphil

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Squash - top sport, I thoroughly recommend it.

Used to be county standard but an injury wrecked my chances of going any further with it. I would recommend that lessons are a must. Learning good technique will ensure your body doesn't suffer any unnecessary strain (I learnt the hard way).

As for stress relief, it really does work.

Have fun,
DP.