Razik's Squash Quick Tips 2 (Footwork)

[ShaunJW1]

I only play squash so that i can smack my manager with the squash ball in the back of his head. Any tips on how i can make the squash ball hurt more?

[abdiver12]

You don't always have to step with your left foot to the front right of the court nor the right foot to the front left. Ditto with the medium and back court positions. If you watch the pros, they regularly switch their feet as the situation demands and don't always step with the so called "correct" foot. Basically, whatever foot will get you to the ball quickest is the best foot to step with. Great video though, Razik has always been known as one of the best movers in the game.

[barbed420]

This is a fantastic tip.

[jozzo6]

When not under pressure i prefer to lunge with my left foot on the forehand, my shots tend to be tighter. But i agree that its quicker to hit lunging on the right leg.

[ewallt]

the69rying, thx

[pisaqW]

Damn, it looks so easy, but You have to train for a YEARS to make it Your reflex action. I'm trying my best - 1 hour of training and few matches daily, but it's damn hard :p

[Kalenn13]

psst, ninjamunk, Razik is #21 in the world, but good on you anyways. Think he's been playing a while as well.

[SKsquashbass12]

I think there are times when you would want a more open stance, and others when you may want a closed stance, depending on the game situation. It's important to be comfortable in both closed and open stances b/c you may be forced to take a shot a certain way. its good to practice these ways in drills etc. as your step develops, then mix open and closed stances so you wont have skill "gaps". When competing, things obviously won't be by the book, thus you have to adapt accordingly.

[ewallt]

His footwork is superb. A couple of things he does, which he didn't mention, is to begin each sequence, he starts with a "slip step," where he takes a slight hop to get going. The other thing to notice is how low he keeps his feet, barely lifting them off the ground.

[the69ryin]

@ewallt "split step"*

[ewallt]

If you have time, of course having the left foot out is great, but often you don't, so what he showed makes sense. What doesn't make as much sense is in the front right court, when you almost never have enough time to hit off your left foot. At any rate, it's good to practice both forehand and backhand footwork hitting off of both legs.

[negro74]

thanks a lot!!! more pleace

[guitarmania890]

from the back wall, the ball would hit the side wall.

[TheSquashGuy]

shoe brand that he's wearing is asics but i'm not sure about model

[Zeitgeist728]

Does anyone know what brand and model shoes he's wearing???

[monttumestari]

Looks like Adidas Stabil, can't be sure though

[greenjoe474]

Asics is the brand im not sure of the model

[oldburnhamthorp]

like the intro

[djharris101]

only joking your racket is cool!

[djharris101]

your racket sucks im only 12 and i got a better racket than u!

[squashjunkiepete]

i think ghosting really improve your game!

you will be able to get faster through the court and hit the ball from a better position.

what shahier showed was to 100% right, i think.

[Jono0307]

nearly all of tht is rong u tophat

[sqeeeult]

'nearly all of tht is wrong u tophat'???? wtf, this guy is currently ranked 27th iin the world. Pretty sure he knows more than a 16yr old kid!

[rubikscube99]

ughh this ruins the point of squash!!

its one of the only sports where there are no "patterns" and "procedures".. no specific foot lunging forward.. its the only sport where you can make up your own techniques and still kick ass

[edpitoire]

I high recommend purchasing Mike Way's Power Squash Volume 4 if you are serious about learning footwork ! It is the professional standard . This is coming from a Level 3 NCCP Squash Coach.

[ArnthorJon]

shahier is known for beeing one of the best movers of the game...

[ninjamunk]

I disagree on the positioning of your feet on the forehand on midcourt. I get more power, and enough time to come back to the center with my left foot out, near the wall. Gives you more balance.

Just a tip. Been playing 8 years now. not a novice

[jjjoven]

I agree ninjamunk, you have more power and balance in the forehand with the left leg out, near the wall.

[ClickThisUser]

@ninjamunk ummm Razik is one of the best players in the world

[DrummerInTheCity1091]

@ninjamunk Not a pro either.

[talkernator]

@ninjamunk

times have changed my friend, people now find that the quickness of stepping with their right foot, as well as the open stance that it gives is more beneficial. your eight years as a player i don't think gives you the trump over shahir razik, sorry to burst your bubble..

[ninjamunk]

@talkernator he.. youre all right.. I was wrong! right foot to the wall is definitely more benificial to power, speed, everything. My wrong.

[hellykful]

@ninjamunk

it all depends on the player.Most players use the right foot on every part of the court.

I agree with you though.On the forehand side, putting the left foot forward definitely increases the quality of the shots.

[wuwoze]

@hellykful "... use the right foot on every part of the court." Wouldn't that create too much physical pressure on the right knee?

[mbalfour7]

@ninjamunk The left foot crossover on forehand is taught early on by good coaches, because of exactly the reasons you mentioned (more balance, better alignment for a power swing). As you progress, you will find that the extra time it takes to move your left foot the extra couple of feet is too much. Additionally, planting with your right foot opens up cross court power options not available with the left foot. It is harder to balance and push off, but the tradeoff is worth it.

[partage1]

Nice work tanks for the tips in Brazil Squash tips is very dificult to find.

PS sorry for the poor english

do you have some tips using balls?

[azt3c]

hey dude, im just starting and i been told that in the court you have to move like sideways, never forward or backwards.

[ninjamunk]

hey Azt3c

Its absolutely right. But its just the natural thing to do, when u are on the court. The positioning for the hit starts when you tak off from the T (the center), and your opponent will rarely hit you a ball, that you can run straight at.. if u know what im saying

[hashkenhabib]

It actually all depends on your style : Some say not to drag to foot, so as not to lose balance. It's really how you feel about it. But, if you can feel yourself around good without dragging the foot, it's always better than dragging it : it makes you lose time when the pace is fast

[xNUTSx]

Yay that's nice! I just started playing squash and i watched all your videos ^^ thanks!! are you gonna make more videos?

[Marcus538]

the door is on the side wall, how unusual

[goshensquash]

Nice work.

[arvindranganath]

Yea, I second dat ! :D

Esp. da part 'bout da foot drag, most appropriate! ;)