Get The Ball Out Of The Back Corners

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  • @huntrichardson
    @huntrichardson 2 роки тому +5

    Well done Coach. I find that the most common errors that beginners and low intermediate players make when learning how to do this are 1. not bending their knees enough; 2. keeping their striking shoulder too high; and 3. closing the racket face in the downswing. Also, it's vital to bend the elbow and snap it straight behind the body just prior to striking the ball, in order to accelerate the racket head to the proper speed. A shorter swing needs more snappy explosion than a full swing, from the elbow through the forearm and wrist into the racket. The triceps must extend and flex (to power the racket down) in addition to the brachioradialis which is responsible for pronating/supinating the forearm which causes the racket head to rotate. Finally: knuckles up/palm down for the backhand; knuckles down for the forehand!

  • @pokerboy72
    @pokerboy72 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks a lot coach.. you are a blessing for people like me at corners of the world looking for improving our game without any sort of guidance

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому +1

      You are most welcome. I am gald to help. Keep working hard and smart on your squash!

    • @profarchanachahal9165
      @profarchanachahal9165 Рік тому

      ​@@BetterSquash I m delighted to see such an elaborated and vital clarification, thankyou

  • @Mahmoud_Gabr
    @Mahmoud_Gabr 3 роки тому +6

    This channel has always been my go to for such thorough videos and drills suggestions. Excellent as always!!

  • @davidjsutherland
    @davidjsutherland 3 роки тому +4

    Great video Coach Phillip! This might be the best yet. Great technical presentation on a tough topic for squash players looking to get to transition to the next level. You're on a roll. Cheers and thanks again.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому

      Glad to hear you liked it. If I can keep the production quality this high and keep posting interesting content every couple of weeks, I will be happy.

  • @gabrielmircea2096
    @gabrielmircea2096 2 роки тому +3

    Very well explained. Thank you so much for helping us to improve our skills! Your efforts are appreciated! 👍🏼

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind words. I am glad to hear I have helped.

  • @hectorarturoramirez9899
    @hectorarturoramirez9899 2 місяці тому

    Thanks so much for the video! Great tips & excellent way of explaining everything!

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 місяці тому

      You are most welcome. Thank you for your kind words and support. Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @parttroll1
    @parttroll1 3 роки тому

    Great demonstration. The racket head drop when I was shown it was the key element for me.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому

      Thank you. yes, that drop is so important.

  • @mvwmark8955
    @mvwmark8955 Рік тому

    Very helpful coaching. Hopefully I can take what I have learnt to the court next week. Been back playing squash with my son and still haven't won yet in 12 matches. MUST get better. Thank you very much. Appreciated.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your support. The parent/child sports competition is a complicated one. Depending you your ages and therefore age difference, you might want to play smart squash instead of power squash. Easy enough for me to type, but harder for you to do, I know. Anyway, good luck and make sure your son has to work hard for every single point.

    • @mvwmark8955
      @mvwmark8955 Рік тому

      @@BetterSquash Hahaha. Long story short…… i played in my 20s, (53 now) …. My son is 29. It is him who is making me work for every point…… and i dont think he gets out of 2nd gear! 😆
      Must get better and make the matches closer.
      He has younger knees though! 😊

  • @pipepardo10
    @pipepardo10 Рік тому

    you really are a great coach! love the way you deliver your videos!! good teaching and video edition are flawless!! all my respect and gratitude!!

  • @tourdetor
    @tourdetor 3 роки тому +1

    Very well made go through and tips. Enjoyed the outtakes on the end 😊

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! I was really angry at that guy. he had 5 metres of space behind the camera to use.

  • @braishermosilla8951
    @braishermosilla8951 Рік тому

    I've have recently started to watch your videos and found them very useful and of great quality! Thanks a lot!!
    Pd: what a nice surprise to hear you speaking euskera!!

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  Рік тому

      Glad you like them! At first I couldn't remember speaking euskera in the video, but I suppose it was when the children nearly knocked over the tripod.

  • @markn.7914
    @markn.7914 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much, I’ve learnt more in your videos than actual coaching at school!

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому +1

      You are most welcome. Thank you for your kind words. Let me know if you have any squash questions.

  • @agarwalarti
    @agarwalarti 11 місяців тому

    Omg, thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed!

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  11 місяців тому

      You are most welcome. Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @willgoldstein1067
    @willgoldstein1067 Рік тому

    Your videos are incredible. Thank you!!

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  Рік тому

      That's very kind of you to say so, thank you.

  • @geoffswavley9787
    @geoffswavley9787 Рік тому

    Great video. Excellent attention to detail.

  • @laurentyves9538
    @laurentyves9538 Рік тому

    Fantastic lesson. The decomposition of the swing is very clear and helpful. Now 2 questions if I may
    (1) what about hitting harder and lower than the red line to get the ball to bounce in second in the red zone and avoid the volley of your opponent? what would you advise to gain power ? It is all in the rotation of the forearm ?
    (2) if indeed your opponent is sending the 2nd bounce in the red zone (according to your flash evaluation), what is the best choice (a) catch it on 1st bounce or (b) try the boast

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  Рік тому

      I'm happy to hear you liked the video. here are the answers to your questions:
      1. Hitting the ball harder and lower is a great objective. As you say, it makes it harder for your opponent to volley. However, by trying to hit harder, you often lose accuracy. It's a subjective thing though. My 80% maximum, might be your 95% maximum. That's why I recommend spending some of your training time hitting the ball as hard as possible - to increase your strength. The power comes from the whole body, but with emphasis on the forearm.
      2. Yes, if you see that your opponent is hitting shots that will take their second bounce in the red zone, then do your best to hit it early so that you don't have to boast.
      Let me know if you have any other questions.

  • @iamjimfan
    @iamjimfan 3 роки тому

    Nice hair cut, coach. And this video is superbly useful to beginners like me. It is also a nice demo on forehand / backhand posture.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому

      I was wondering whether anybody would notice the new hair cut, which is visible in some clips. I recorded most of the video in one day, then realised I forgot to record some things and recorded some more the following week, but had had my hair cut in between!
      Anyway, I am glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @abplus3928
    @abplus3928 2 роки тому

    Fantastic video...the best lesson I've had yet! Thanks

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words and support.

  • @oscardrago9260
    @oscardrago9260 8 місяців тому

    Excelente video. Es muy completo y detallado!!. Gracias

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  8 місяців тому

      Me alegra saber que lo disfrutaste

  • @nitinnandwani304
    @nitinnandwani304 2 роки тому

    Excellent can’t wait to try it out

  • @hazmunro
    @hazmunro Рік тому

    Thank you, your videos are awesome!

  • @mikaelpyka7702
    @mikaelpyka7702 3 роки тому

    This is gold, as usual. Big thank you for the tips!

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you found it useful.

  • @nareshkumargurung349
    @nareshkumargurung349 3 роки тому

    Excellent drills and tips, thank you

  • @Ali4451_
    @Ali4451_ 2 роки тому

    Excellent video. Thanks!

  • @mariusztarasek1371
    @mariusztarasek1371 2 роки тому

    Well explained. Thanks a lot!

  • @Haroldvschouwen
    @Haroldvschouwen 2 роки тому

    Great excersices, also the fact that these are pairable makes it outstanding for class purposes. I'd like one more drill where you perform the strait drive but let the ball bounce for the second time on the floor before having to hit it, that gives the player a little more time to work with.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому +1

      There's certainly an option for that, but I feel it should only be used for learners who really struggle with the timing. Like many aspects of my videos, I need to focus on the average club squash player, and there could be plenty of devolutions or evolutions involved in each drill. Those things are why on-to-one on-court coaching will always be better than a video.

    • @Haroldvschouwen
      @Haroldvschouwen 2 роки тому

      @@BetterSquash You are right, I mainly teach recreational players 👍

  • @Mariya_golubeva
    @Mariya_golubeva 2 роки тому

    Thank you the red area idea and explanation, never thought about that)

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому

      You are most welcome. Please tell me if it helps.

  • @1000000trs
    @1000000trs 3 роки тому

    Thanks coach: extremely useful as always.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому

      You are most welcome. I am very glad you liked it.

  • @matteomasella4934
    @matteomasella4934 2 роки тому

    Very useful, many thanks. 😄👍

  • @0274222907
    @0274222907 2 роки тому

    So helpful thank you! 👍🏾

  • @asadmughal1324
    @asadmughal1324 2 роки тому

    Excellent video!!

  • @swmtd9484
    @swmtd9484 6 місяців тому

    Best tutorial ❤❤❤❤

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your support

  • @captainzork6109
    @captainzork6109 3 місяці тому

    I think to advance this skill, you can learn how to different shots from the backwall instead of drives
    But more importantly: I think it's important to also learn how to approach the ball, since it can bounce in different ways depending on how it got to the back corner. A bit the same like how boasts can be unpredictable, i think
    Anyway, great tips! If anyone asks me how to do it, I know what source material to refer to (:

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 місяці тому

      I know that hitting a boast after the ball has hit the back wall can seem easier, but I have found that it's better to start with a straight drive as it absolutely sets the correct technique from the beginning.
      I agree that players should be able to play different shots from the back corner.
      It's also true that the ball can bounce differently depending on the angle it comes in at, but I decided to focus on the basics first.

    • @captainzork6109
      @captainzork6109 3 місяці тому

      @@BetterSquash Oh, I like the point about correct technique. Thanks for the reply, coach!

  • @aleksflores9016
    @aleksflores9016 3 роки тому

    what a good channel! Thanks!

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому

      You are most welcome. I'm glad you like it. Please let me know if you have any questions about squash.

  • @drmido5771
    @drmido5771 6 місяців тому

    Impressive !

  • @boingaloing5128
    @boingaloing5128 2 роки тому

    Fantastic video

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому

      That's very kind of you to say so, thank you.

  • @reneecarver4202
    @reneecarver4202 11 місяців тому

    Big one I believe is if it’s tight to back wall choke up a lot. Can almost grab it around the throat if needed. Still play shot with correct technique

  • @IslamZenbaei
    @IslamZenbaei 2 роки тому

    Thanks coach 👍

  • @coolastronut
    @coolastronut 2 роки тому

    great video!

  • @PEatCC
    @PEatCC 4 місяці тому

    Love the drills...I'll definitely be practicing those. Thanks.

  • @hooshawn
    @hooshawn 2 роки тому

    Thanks

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому

      You are most welcome and thank you for your kind "Super Thanks", it is much appreciated.

  • @krystalzhang1073
    @krystalzhang1073 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. Why not go for power?

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  4 місяці тому

      Because without the proper technique, power is useless. The proper technique allows you to get behind the ball and control it. Always control before power.

  • @Ajfitness143
    @Ajfitness143 3 роки тому

    Youe all vides is awesome sir

  • @fridge_magnet
    @fridge_magnet 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the great content. I am beginner and trying hard to get the grip correct. I feel its unnatural.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому

      You are most welcome. Yes, the correct grip does feel unnatural at first, and I recommend watching my grip video: ua-cam.com/video/go7GWoSJQxA/v-deo.html

  • @markorazanj
    @markorazanj 3 роки тому

    Audio is so good on this video

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому

      Glad you noticed. I have tried hard to improve it. It still not perfect, but it's acceptable.

  • @robertwoodward1682
    @robertwoodward1682 Рік тому +1

    Don’t forget 4 wall handball!! Back wall is much more friendly in handball, but totally there and totally offensive.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  Рік тому

      Well, my channel is focused on squash, so I don't cover any Handball content.

  • @paulamanning290
    @paulamanning290 2 роки тому

    Love watching your videos. However, being a left hander it would be really useful for you to show certain things left handed. eg the grip.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому

      That is an absolutely fantastic point. The next video was recorded back in April, but for all future videos I will endeavour to show both sides. The facetious side of me would say watch it in a mirror, but it really is a good point. Thank you.

  • @TheOnlySF49erFanInNewZealand
    @TheOnlySF49erFanInNewZealand 2 роки тому

    Love the outtakes. Are you somewhere in Spain? 😂

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому

      Glad to hear you enjoyed them. Yes, I live in the Basque Country.

  • @marianaonetto4163
    @marianaonetto4163 Рік тому

    Subtítulos en español por favor ! 🙏

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  Рік тому

      Hola, UA-cam tiene la opción de traducir automáticamente mis subtítulos en inglés a muchos idiomas. Acabo de probar las opciones pero no me funcionaron. ¿Has probado la traducción automática?
      No tengo tiempo para crear transcripciones manuales, lo siento.

  • @toptrump1499
    @toptrump1499 Рік тому

    Were you saying ‘juntos’ at the end?

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  Рік тому

      No, I was saying "kontuz", which is Basque for "Be Careful".

    • @toptrump1499
      @toptrump1499 Рік тому

      Ah cool, you know Basque. Respect

  • @ianfairweather7192
    @ianfairweather7192 3 роки тому

    Hi. I'd really like to see a video of acceptable returns of service. I was playing a few months back, and my opponent purposefully returned my serve with an overhead smash shot to return service to his side of the court. A club player watching us,said that I should have won the point as the return should have allowed me to continue playing, which this shot didn't. Is this the case? I can't find any information on the web about acceptable returns of service, or legal returns of service. Please help! Thanks. I really enjoy watching your coaching tips as I feel I'm improving a little each week.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Ian, unfortunately, you won't find the video you are looking for because the issue is not with the returns, but your opponents movement. It's covered in the "Interference" section of the squash rules: www.worldsquash.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/201205_Rules-of-Singles-Squash-2020-.pdf
      Now, as I am sure you can understand, what the rules say and what happens in most courts around the world day in, day out, are two very different things.
      I teach it like this:
      If your opponent stops or delays you GETTING to the ball - it's a let (play the point again)
      If your opponent stops or limits you from HITTING the ball - It's a stroke (point to you)
      Players are allowed to return a serve with an overhead smash and can hit the ball to ANY part of the court they want - they just have to make sure that they are not in your way.
      I hope that helps and don't hesitate to ask any more questions.

    • @huntrichardson
      @huntrichardson 2 роки тому

      When it's your turn to hit the ball, the rules require your opponent to give you direct access (a straight line movement) to the ball and space to hit it with a reasonable swing. If he doesn't make the amount of effort needed to clear for your movement to the ball and swing, and in so doing prevents you from moving to the ball and hitting it this way, you get a Stroke and you win the rally!

  • @rgomezp63
    @rgomezp63 3 роки тому

    Could you give tips when ball is closer to the back walls?

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому +4

      Well, the first thing, as I mention in the video, is to recognize that the ball is going to take its second bounce in the red zone. If you do and can hit it before, that is your first option.
      If you can't hit it before the red zone, you have 3 options:
      1. Boast. There are a few different types of boast but the chances are you are in a defensive situation, so you should play a high boast (the ball hits the front wall above the service line) to give you enough time to get to the T.
      2. Hit it *AT* the backwall. Also called "hitting it off the back wall". Aim for the opposite front corner. Do this because the angle and spin of the ball makes it stay close to the side wall. This shot takes practice because you may hit the back wall with your racket.
      3. Loosen your grip and hold the racket almost on the shaft and try to hit it straight. This is an advanced technique, so avoid this if possible.
      Nobody likes to admit they did something wrong, but perhaps I should have included these points in the video. I think I will make a video just about these three points.

    • @rgomezp63
      @rgomezp63 3 роки тому

      @@BetterSquash thanks very much,looking fwd for next video

  • @zachminto7220
    @zachminto7220 3 роки тому

    I have wrists problems so can’t grip it the correct way is all ways going to hinder me? Cheers

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому +1

      Sorry for the late reply, I was on holiday and didn't check the comments very much.
      The answer to your questions is yes and no. There are some small variations of the correct grip, but in general, if you can't hold the racket properly, you will be limited in your ability to control the ball on court.
      However, without knowing and seeing first hand exactly what wrist issue you have, It may be possible that a solution could be found.
      What I will say is that you shouldn't let any potential issues stop you from trying to become the best player you can.

  • @MsPritisingh
    @MsPritisingh 11 місяців тому

    got 4 correct

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  11 місяців тому

      Well done. Now turn that ability to the court and make the right choice early.

  • @davidtzazu
    @davidtzazu 2 роки тому

    didi you play squash in Amorebieta in Basque country?

  • @micger
    @micger 6 місяців тому

    What do you do when the ball goes to red zone?

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  6 місяців тому +1

      Well, with experience, you learn to see that a ball will go into the red zone and attempt to hit it earlier. If that is not possible, you could boast off either the side wall or back wall, or alternatively get your racket head behind the ball and "push", although that really is a more advanced solution.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  24 дні тому

      Good question. Assuming that you have done everything in your power to not let it get there, there are generally two things to try.
      1. Hit a back wall boast - that means hitting the ball *at* the back wall. AIm high and not too hard.
      2. Somehow try to very quickly slip the racket into a position where your grip is much higher than normal. This reduces the circumference of your swing making it possible to get behind the ball in the red zone.
      Neither are easy and most times for amateurs the ball getting to the red zone means the loss of the point.
      BTW, Your comment has only just be shown to me as new, but I see that it is 5 months old. It was shown with a bunch of other old comments, so this might be a bug or something. Anyway, sorry for the delay in replying.

  • @123xyzabccba
    @123xyzabccba 2 роки тому

    👌👌👌

  • @gaganpartapsingh8787
    @gaganpartapsingh8787 3 роки тому +5

    It's been now almost 1.5 year and I'm still waiting to return to court.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому

      Yes, it is very frustrating, isn't it. Are you keeping fit? Are you doing any hitting, even against outside walls?

    • @gaganpartapsingh8787
      @gaganpartapsingh8787 3 роки тому

      @@BetterSquash l left my racquet back in my college hostel.
      And now I'm just waiting to return.
      You know situation in India in not pleasant.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  3 роки тому +1

      That's bad luck about the racket. Yes, I can see on the news that the situation in India is very hard - Stay safe!

    • @ThatGardener
      @ThatGardener Рік тому

      Don’t know what you are talking about. There are many courts in India to play at. It’s a upcoming game and popular and many places much cheaper than developed countries actually. Don’t know exactly what’s his excuse haha

  • @oscarsalas456
    @oscarsalas456 2 роки тому

    Great video! But, he don´t have a lot of friends I assume

  • @misosoric3368
    @misosoric3368 7 місяців тому

    Lol why filming in 4k? Are you gonna use the projector to play this video on a giant screen?

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  7 місяців тому +1

      I occasionally record in 4k as it allows me to reframe in post-production. However, you are confusing recording and rendering. I generally render in 4k because an important percentage of my viewers actually watch on TV, and while I don't know if those TVs are. 4k, I feel it's better to have that quality available than not.

    • @misosoric3368
      @misosoric3368 7 місяців тому

      @@BetterSquash trust me as I am a video producer. Full HD today hasn so much quality that you won't have any problems with croping and zooming in. People are too concerned about technicalities. It's not that you're making a music video ;)

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  7 місяців тому

      No, I don't trust you, this is the internet! I do agree that FHD is incredible quality nowadays and still allows for croping and zooming in. I was responding to your "filming in 4k", which by the way is possibly future-proofing if I decide to use the footage in a few years. I'm pretty certain that this video was recorded in FHD anyway as I like to record at 100fps to allow better quality slow motion and my camera is limited to 4k @ 25fps.

    • @misosoric3368
      @misosoric3368 7 місяців тому

      @@BetterSquash you don't trust me that I'm a videographer/video producer? Mmmkay... All the best in your future work

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  7 місяців тому

      You started this conversation thread with a passive aggressive comment, insinuating I was a fool for filming in 4k. You also got the fact that I filmed in 4k wrong.
      There's nothing wrong with recording in higher resolutions. Yes, most of my viewers will watch on a mobile phone, not all - as I mentioned. If I were sacrificing something by recording in 4k then perhaps you would have a point, but I'm not.
      Then you asked me to "trust you" - a complete stranger on the internet. It's irrelevant whether you are a videographer or video producer or not, it hasn't affected you nor my recording. And if I want to render in 4k, just in case a few people want it, how is that a problem?

  • @bashinwari
    @bashinwari Рік тому

    Excellent. Thank you

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  Рік тому

      You are most welcome. Let me know if you have any questions or doubts.

  • @MrCoresom
    @MrCoresom 2 роки тому

    Lula atrapalhou meu video....

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому

      Desculpe, não entendi o que você está tentando dizer.

  • @wutzzz138
    @wutzzz138 Рік тому

    💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

  • @AMPFEAST
    @AMPFEAST 11 місяців тому +1

    Beer Pong?

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  11 місяців тому

      I have no idea what you are talking about.

  • @mattbarker269
    @mattbarker269 2 роки тому

    Why are you wearing a builders dust mask on your own in a squash court...bonkers. good lessons though

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  2 роки тому +1

      I am wearing a KN95 mask because at the time of the recording, everybody had to wear a mask while in the sports centre where I record. It was pretty annoying considering it was just me on court, but I could risk being thrown out as it is the only court around.

  • @57pickles
    @57pickles 4 місяці тому

    You’re a good squash coach but might not have a bright future in child care.

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  4 місяці тому

      Thank you. I spend a significant portion of my working day looking after under 18s, perhaps I should rethink my profession!

  • @Hajirafaisalz
    @Hajirafaisalz Рік тому

    Why is he wearing a mask

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  Рік тому

      I'm wearing a mask because when I recorded the video, the facility where I record required all users to wear one at all times in the sports centre, except in the swimming pool and showers.

  • @KINGKURT14
    @KINGKURT14 6 місяців тому

    Why the mask?

    • @BetterSquash
      @BetterSquash  6 місяців тому

      Because the facility where I recorded the footage required everybody who entered to use one, even if you were exercising alone.