What an experience playing someone of this caliber! I've never played anyone rated this high so it was such a fun opportunity for me. In this match, I think I made many mistakes, but I also think my opponent completely dominated me in controlling the T. Definitely disappointed I couldn't put up a better fight, but it was really fun!
@@ChrispySquash Other than the first game, I think the match was closer than you make it sound! There are some good rallies and many were decided by just mistakes (from both sides). You definitively have a chance at getting some game out of him!
@@generalgrevious2712 Make a clublocker account with US Squash and you can register for events and open tournaments. They have a lot of different skill levels so it’s really fun. Only thing is that a lot of them depend on where you live- they have some good ones in NYC and Philly if you’re around there. It also can be a bit expensive- you’ll have to buy a US squash membership too (~$100) plus tournament fees.
Nice match to watch. I'm around the same rating as you (4.6.5) and have played players of that calibre. Biggest difference is in pressure shots and retrieving better from the back corners and returning with interest. You played well though. You didn't put enough of your mid to front court opportunities away when you had the chance though. (low hard cross courts skipping to the back)
@@swingeasyguy Nice! Do you play any tournaments in the northeast (Philly/nyc)? Yeah I’ve never played a match with a person this level so it was a great experience, he moved better than I expected!
@@ChrispySquash I play up in Toronto. Was going to play in the masters in Philly, but going down to Florida to golf. Want to get down to the Spectre Centre sometime, looks awesome! A guy at my club is that level, he just toys with me! (and I'm over twice his age). but we always try and improve, makes this sport amazing. cheers David
Unfortunate that your lobs were off today. Alex has great movement hard to get anything by him!! Was honestly still quite a close match lots of good rallies. Just gotta keep the unforced errors down and tighter rails. Could def get some games off him
You played pretty well in the second game. He lost a bit of focus after he stomped the first game, and you capitalized on those rallies. I think you should try an earlier racket preparation, you seem to be making your back swing a little before hitting the ball, which might cause some timing issues sometimes. You can compare with your opponents', it might also give you a bit more time to volley.
@@ChrispySquash my comment wasn't about the filming, it was about them talking noisily and not watching the match - and not allowing other spectators to enjoy the match They should have gone to the club bar instead
@@kiwikiwi223 my comment wasn't about the filming, it was about them talking noisily and not watching the match - and not allowing other spectators to enjoy the match They should have gone to the club bar instead
@ I don’t know if you were purposely doing it, but you almost never hit crosscourts from your backhand side. You become too predictable when you don’t mix up your angles and always play straight. If I were playing you, I would just look to jump on the volley and cut the ball off quickly to take time away from you. If you’re going to play as straight as you do, at least vary the pace and the height/depth of your shots. You could attack more with hard and low stuff while still not taking a lot of risk.
@@ChrispySquashI think you also need to work on your racquet preparation and your grip/technique a little bit. You could be a lot more deceptive and hit better quality shots with earlier racquet prep and a cocked wrist. You’re a good player and can definitely improve a lot more.
What an experience playing someone of this caliber! I've never played anyone rated this high so it was such a fun opportunity for me. In this match, I think I made many mistakes, but I also think my opponent completely dominated me in controlling the T. Definitely disappointed I couldn't put up a better fight, but it was really fun!
Good fight! You made him work hard in the second and third games.
thanks he’s definitely a different level than me, but it was so fun
@@ChrispySquash Other than the first game, I think the match was closer than you make it sound! There are some good rallies and many were decided by just mistakes (from both sides). You definitively have a chance at getting some game out of him!
Nice match! Where do you find tournaments to play? I’m in college and want to play tournaments
@@generalgrevious2712 Make a clublocker account with US Squash and you can register for events and open tournaments. They have a lot of different skill levels so it’s really fun. Only thing is that a lot of them depend on where you live- they have some good ones in NYC and Philly if you’re around there. It also can be a bit expensive- you’ll have to buy a US squash membership too (~$100) plus tournament fees.
Nice match to watch. I'm around the same rating as you (4.6.5) and have played players of that calibre. Biggest difference is in pressure shots and retrieving better from the back corners and returning with interest. You played well though. You didn't put enough of your mid to front court opportunities away when you had the chance though. (low hard cross courts skipping to the back)
@@swingeasyguy Nice! Do you play any tournaments in the northeast (Philly/nyc)? Yeah I’ve never played a match with a person this level so it was a great experience, he moved better than I expected!
@@ChrispySquash I play up in Toronto. Was going to play in the masters in Philly, but going down to Florida to golf. Want to get down to the Spectre Centre sometime, looks awesome! A guy at my club is that level, he just toys with me! (and I'm over twice his age). but we always try and improve, makes this sport amazing. cheers David
@@swingeasyguy Specter is a great facility. You should play in the Skills Tournament there. They have it every year in Philly. Thanks for the comment!
Unfortunate that your lobs were off today. Alex has great movement hard to get anything by him!! Was honestly still quite a close match lots of good rallies. Just gotta keep the unforced errors down and tighter rails. Could def get some games off him
haha you are optimistic but thanks kenyan kush!
You played pretty well in the second game. He lost a bit of focus after he stomped the first game, and you capitalized on those rallies.
I think you should try an earlier racket preparation, you seem to be making your back swing a little before hitting the ball, which might cause some timing issues sometimes. You can compare with your opponents', it might also give you a bit more time to volley.
@@Orbituation interesting advice, thanks! I appreciate the feedback and will look out for that in future matches 💪
Someone at the club needs to take the two spectators sitting behind the back wall aside, and explain to them about squash etiquette ...
@@petereedy6092 it’s okay, they might not have been aware I was filming. I probably should’ve told them haha they were nice guys
@petereedy6092 there's seats there for a reason lol. They probably didn't know he was recording not that it matters you can still see the match fine
Recording or not they were being so noisy when you were playing. it seems to be the American spectator culture just seems weird.
@@ChrispySquash my comment wasn't about the filming, it was about them talking noisily and not watching the match - and not allowing other spectators to enjoy the match
They should have gone to the club bar instead
@@kiwikiwi223 my comment wasn't about the filming, it was about them talking noisily and not watching the match - and not allowing other spectators to enjoy the match
They should have gone to the club bar instead
Nice squash! Is the ball a double yellow dot?
@@zizazizi yeah normal two dot
Pays to play low when playing tall guys. Make them lunge alot takes there energy away
@@kiwikiwi223 yes he was very tall and I am very short! Thanks for the advice!
I also really like his flick whenever I dropped (8:10 and 15:34) - I really struggled to read it.
Fun points: 7:14, 8:36, 10:41, 14:15, 16:34
BAD HOLDS: 7:31, 11:23
That point at 16:34 really hurt him.
haha I hope so!
DECISION? 17:24
Stroke, but your racquet prep in general is really lazy. If your racquet was up earlier, it would be an easier stroke call.
I am just lazy all around haha thanks for the comment!
Stroke. But gotta get that racquet up earlier like the other guy said
@@kenyankush don't make me taxi you next week
Learn to hit a backhand crosscourt
@@petercipriano5659 got any advice? What did you notice
@ I don’t know if you were purposely doing it, but you almost never hit crosscourts from your backhand side. You become too predictable when you don’t mix up your angles and always play straight. If I were playing you, I would just look to jump on the volley and cut the ball off quickly to take time away from you. If you’re going to play as straight as you do, at least vary the pace and the height/depth of your shots. You could attack more with hard and low stuff while still not taking a lot of risk.
@@ChrispySquashI think you also need to work on your racquet preparation and your grip/technique a little bit. You could be a lot more deceptive and hit better quality shots with earlier racquet prep and a cocked wrist.
You’re a good player and can definitely improve a lot more.