I do enjoy watching these videos - every squash player should learn how to do a split step - however I have a comment regarding how the shot was played. The problem here is he reaches his front mark where he should stop his forward movement as the ball is played - however, he takes another step forward going past the point where the ball was hit. This is wasted movement and the focus should movement back to the T, otherwise he will end up doing diagonal court sprints if he isnt careful. If the original shot was a drive or a drop he risks giving away a stroke by not clearing fast enough due to the extra forward step.
I think I would refine the split step to a new part 3….where you time it from start back to finish because you need to be able to go back to the T. If you notice you don’t stop at the hitting mark continuing forward which one shouldn’t do when playing. So I would take the speed into account and the reversal of such force to make a better comparison. Just a thought. My 2 cents FWIW.
I think wide stance already prime you for a split step since a narrow stance would consume more time to open up the stance. With a wide stance, you simply need to hop upwards instead of sideways and upwards.
Thus is by far the most detailed and informative video on split step on UA-cam...my question is what about pushing up just before the contact is made (feet are still on ground) as you only mentioned getting the heels off which doesn't necessarily get you up and higher...?
It seems that you are starting the timer after the split step. Which suggests you split step before you know where the ball is going. How do you know which will be the leading foot in a game if you don’t know which corner you’re going to?
Hi. In my opinion when You start from straight position you need split step to start faster. Compare split step with stand start, but stand start with lowered position with bended knees. I found it faster especially sides starts.
I've been playing for 30 years and around a low division 2 player in Canada, or B level. I've never done the split step and am over 60. If I practiced this every day how long do you think I could do the split step successfully? I am getting a bit slower and need all the help I can get, thanks.
Hey Man, I enjoy these videos alot! Great quality in your content. I have made you some graphics you might want to use on your website - Where can I send it?
After playing squash consistently for over 15 years I still don't do the split step on most shots. My sluggish movement hurts me immensely in matches 😩
This is the best explanation of the split step on UA-cam
This split step method is actually interesting and well-explained! I cant wait to try it out and hopefully increase my movement speed. Thx a lot.
Very good explanation and examples. Thx. :-)
Great comparison thanks for making
I do enjoy watching these videos - every squash player should learn how to do a split step - however I have a comment regarding how the shot was played. The problem here is he reaches his front mark where he should stop his forward movement as the ball is played - however, he takes another step forward going past the point where the ball was hit. This is wasted movement and the focus should movement back to the T, otherwise he will end up doing diagonal court sprints if he isnt careful. If the original shot was a drive or a drop he risks giving away a stroke by not clearing fast enough due to the extra forward step.
I think I would refine the split step to a new part 3….where you time it from start back to finish because you need to be able to go back to the T. If you notice you don’t stop at the hitting mark continuing forward which one shouldn’t do when playing. So I would take the speed into account and the reversal of such force to make a better comparison. Just a thought. My 2 cents FWIW.
I think wide stance already prime you for a split step since a narrow stance would consume more time to open up the stance. With a wide stance, you simply need to hop upwards instead of sideways and upwards.
Fantastic video.
Thus is by far the most detailed and informative video on split step on UA-cam...my question is what about pushing up just before the contact is made (feet are still on ground) as you only mentioned getting the heels off which doesn't necessarily get you up and higher...?
Wonderful video many thanks
Hey! Can you try making a series about the Serve and the different types of serves and the backhand serve? Thanks!
Yep I will be making a serve series eventually.
Thank you so much!!!
Thanks
25 percent fater and 50 percent more control and getting the ball back so you can stay in the rally to compete for the victory
Dont the pros do a little hop (while the opponent is just hitting the ball) instead or did I watch wrong?
Good~~ thank you !!
It seems that you are starting the timer after the split step. Which suggests you split step before you know where the ball is going. How do you know which will be the leading foot in a game if you don’t know which corner you’re going to?
Hi. In my opinion when You start from straight position you need split step to start faster. Compare split step with stand start, but stand start with lowered position with bended knees. I found it faster especially sides starts.
Is “Reach for the Lobs” lv.1, where you teach the split step forwards still accurate?
Yep! I do have a more detailed video series on the website though.
I've been playing for 30 years and around a low division 2 player in Canada, or B level. I've never done the split step and am over 60. If I practiced this every day how long do you think I could do the split step successfully? I am getting a bit slower and need all the help I can get, thanks.
About 10 to12 months
If really constant practice
Hey Man, I enjoy these videos alot! Great quality in your content. I have made you some graphics you might want to use on your website - Where can I send it?
Split step is more effecinte
Tried this a couple of times. Felt weird on my achilles :(
After playing squash consistently for over 15 years I still don't do the split step on most shots. My sluggish movement hurts me immensely in matches 😩