How to Use Strategy in Squash

Squash is a popular indoor racquet sport played in a four-walled court between two or four players. At its highest levels, squash requires fitness, agility and power and enjoys a reputation for being one of the most physically demanding sports. If you're new to squash, adopt these strategies to improve your game.

Instructions

1. Return to the "T" after each of your shots. This keeps your opponent from running you around too much and makes retrieving his or her shots easier.

2. Hit a drop shot to pull your opponent out of position. A well-placed drop shot forces your opponent to run hard for the ball, and it might just win you the point outright.

3. Hit the ball up one of the side walls and into the corners. This is a difficult shot to return and gives you ample time to return to the "T."

4. Prepare to outlast your opponent during long rallies. At the top levels of squash, rallies can go on for 30 shots or more, which gives the fitter and more determined player a strong advantage.

5. Play the style of squash with which you're most comfortable. If you're an accurate shotmaker, aim your shots at the nicks to kill the point. If you've got great speed, but don't have great shots, focus on retrieving each of your opponent's shots and getting back into ready position.

6. Throw your opponent off balance by changing the direction of your shot at the last second.

Tips & Warnings

• Learn new shots and strategies by watching professional squash matches.