Razik's Squash Quick Tips 2 (Footwork)
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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?
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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.
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This is a fantastic tip.
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@hellykful "... use the right foot on every part of the court." Wouldn't that create too much physical pressure on the right knee?
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@talkernator he.. youre all right.. I was wrong! right foot to the wall is definitely more benificial to power, speed, everything. My wrong.
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@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.
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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.
Nice work.
goshensquash 4 years ago 8
@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..
talkernator 1 year ago 7