Shabana wins. Furthest distance to cover on a drop for the shot - requires the greatest touch and highest possibility for punishment if the shot is not on. That plus a taxi wins the day. #2: Rodriquez for the reaction and the pirouette #3: Gawad #4: Marche
It doesn't seem possible to _not_ vote for #6 Rodriguez, #8 Ashour, or Hesham's topspins. But one thing I am sure of is 3:13 Hesham is the Reaction Of The Year.
I vote either rodiriguez's shot, or omar mossad's drop shot at 2:30. Didn't think omar's smash kill at #9 was anything special besides pure power. His drop shot however required skill, confidence, timing, and some seirous guts to play it!
So many good shots. Although I think Rodriguez's #6 was phenomenal, it wasn't a winner, which I feel is an implied attribute for a shot of the year. I find Gaultier's #2 and Shabana's #1 amazing as well, although I am somewhat biased as Gaultier is my favorite player. I believe that #7 Mossad is the best shot. Not only was it an outright winner, the complete a-typical nature of the shot and the absolute contrast from what "The Hammer of Thor" is known for puts this as the best shot for me.
#1 Shabana. I've seen it loads of times now but I still got fooled and thought for a second, "wait, where did that go??". Unbelievable technique and disguise.
How is it that squash players are such nice people and can smile and even applaud a great shot by their opponent. Maybe it’s because they’re next to each other on court, as opposed to tennis players who have a net between them and nearly always look so miserable
All were amazing, no doubt. How do these players have SUCH mindfulness in their brain to play these shots? Personally I feel Omar Mossad's "Hammer Of Thor" was the best... So I'll go with number 9
#1 shabana for reminding us of the diversity in possible shots as well as the value of deception/surprise (not to mention impeccable style) in our great sport or #10 mosaad for pure accuracy, timing and placement to produce a shot so indefinitely unreturnable it makes you laugh.
Great selection ramy, mosad, gawad very difficult but for pure deception and accuracy from a position where you have no right to play a winner has to be Shabulous No 1.
#7 Omar Mosaad, Caressing the Hammer of Thor to produce that beautiful cross court drop. Massive taxi for the Black Fulcan
#6 rodriguez. Could watch that shot all day!
Shabana wins. Furthest distance to cover on a drop for the shot - requires the greatest touch and highest possibility for punishment if the shot is not on. That plus a taxi wins the day.
#2: Rodriquez for the reaction and the pirouette
#3: Gawad
#4: Marche
#6 Miguel Angel Rodriguez; Amazing shot! It's nothing like any other other shot you would see on a series to series basis. Superb!
#1 Amr Shabana
Wish he is still around
#6 Rodriguez's shot is out of this world. #9 Mossad's is also insane.
#1 Amr Shabana I hope he coaches as well as he played
#6 Rodriguez - amazing anticipation and awareness
Almost stopped watching the video after #7.
For the pure novelty of the shot, I think it is the winner.
My shorter short list is #6, #9 and #1... All different, but equally brilliant! 👍
Gregoire Marche's kill on number 11... Drop shots don't get better than that. Incredible!
Number 1 as always.. Catches everyone out. So casual and makes it look so easy
#9 Hammer of Thor! Best part is Mazen's reaction several seconds after the shot that only shows in the first replay
Has to be the Hammer of Thor #9.
Definetly #7:Omar Mosaad. Amazing taxi. Best ive ever seen
I'd have to say #9. It's too great of a shot!
In terms of technical difficulty; #8 for sure.
awesome selection ! :) #7 all the way though..
It doesn't seem possible to _not_ vote for #6 Rodriguez, #8 Ashour, or Hesham's topspins. But one thing I am sure of is 3:13 Hesham is the Reaction Of The Year.
truee
some seriously good shots. Too many to chose from.
They're all so amazing, hard to decide! it will be an Egyptian who wins though!
Number 1 Shabana is shot was probably the greatest shot of all time!!!
#1 - shabana
All beautiful... My choice would be Mosaad's #7
Marche or Mosaad - they both had the intent and outcome that was exquisite
9 or 10. Cannot decide!
#1 Shabanna. Incredible. Simple, Easy and pretty.
#7...amazing control.
good plays
I vote either rodiriguez's shot, or omar mossad's drop shot at 2:30. Didn't think omar's smash kill at #9 was anything special besides pure power. His drop shot however required skill, confidence, timing, and some seirous guts to play it!
So many good shots. Although I think Rodriguez's #6 was phenomenal, it wasn't a winner, which I feel is an implied attribute for a shot of the year. I find Gaultier's #2 and Shabana's #1 amazing as well, although I am somewhat biased as Gaultier is my favorite player. I believe that #7 Mossad is the best shot. Not only was it an outright winner, the complete a-typical nature of the shot and the absolute contrast from what "The Hammer of Thor" is known for puts this as the best shot for me.
#1 Shabana. I've seen it loads of times now but I still got fooled and thought for a second, "wait, where did that go??". Unbelievable technique and disguise.
Has to be #9!
#6 miguel angel rodriguez
its incredible
can't decide #1 and #9 are equally good for me
9!
How is it that squash players are such nice people and can smile and even applaud a great shot by their opponent. Maybe it’s because they’re next to each other on court, as opposed to tennis players who have a net between them and nearly always look so miserable
#6 just has to be it.
#1 and 6
#6 for me!!
Gotta be Mossad's "Hammer of Thor" Dead as a Dodo
#1
#1 amr shabana for me
I cannot decide wether #7 or #9!!! I'll go for number 9!
#11 the roll...
#1 Amr Shabana
#7 very deceptive and amazing shot and taxi there was no way any player could get that
#1 shabana
All were amazing, no doubt. How do these players have SUCH mindfulness in their brain to play these shots? Personally I feel Omar Mossad's "Hammer Of Thor" was the best... So I'll go with number 9
#3 Willstrop even fooled me watching tv
#1 Shabana because of the suprise shot
#2 Gaultier, Strange Taxi
#8 Difficult to choice, but I go with Ramy's winning lob from a tight drop.
#1 shabana for reminding us of the diversity in possible shots as well as the value of deception/surprise (not to mention impeccable style) in our great sport or #10 mosaad for pure accuracy, timing and placement to produce a shot so indefinitely unreturnable it makes you laugh.
#6 Miguel Angel Rodriguez
#1 or #7 for me.
#3 or #7
damned ad right in the middle that can't be removed
#9 HAMMER OF THOR!
#6
#6 Rodriguez, the width
Great selection ramy, mosad, gawad very difficult but for pure deception and accuracy from a position where you have no right to play a winner has to be Shabulous No 1.
The white ball, is that the same as the 2x yellow dot black?
#9 Omar Mossad
#7
7
#9 hammer!
I'll got with #7 Hammer Of Thor
#8 ashour : impressive lob.
#7 Omar Mosaad
Hammer of Thor thx
it must be the hammer of THOR #9
#1 or #2 so much spin on the ball by Gaultier just ridiculous
Has to be the Hammer of Thor #9
#10 Hesham
#9 Mossaad
#6 Rodriguez you cant teach that.
#9
#7 Omar Mosaad for sure
#7 the feather of Thor!
#7 no doubt. Best taxy ever
Mosaad's taxi!
I think hesham should get the shotmaker of the year even though i think the best shot was #1 or #11 (that was the flatest nick by a mile)
#9 The Hammer Of Thor
#6 Rodriguez, unorthodox doesn't even come close to describing it
#1 shabanaaaa
has to be Gawad doesn't it, the whole rally tells the story of the shot. Mossads is awesome too
has to be Rodriguez
That dab at 4:39 tho
#9 Mosaad
#7 Mosaad
#4 or hesham
#1 Shabana takes the prize. It's against the World #1, ElShorbagy, who doesn't even start to move in the direction of the ball!
#1 Shabana... that was pretty impossible :)
Mossad #7 - anyone, try to play it yourself...impossible!
I miss Hesham.
#9 ridiculous power
👍
Rodriguez all day long
#1 amr shabana