How to Grip a Squash Racquet

When it comes to playing squash, there is a right and wrong way to hold the racquet. It's not like a batting stance in baseball, where there are many variations. The grip of the squash racquet is very specific so that you always have maximum stability during game play. Here's how to hold the racquet next time you are going to hit the court.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Squash racquet

1. Place the squash racquet in your dominant hand. For most people this is the hand they write with, however, as sometimes found in baseball, people feel more comfortable swinging with their opposite hand. Whatever feels most comfortable to you is the hand you should use.

2. Extend your index finger up along the tape of the squash racquet. Rather than just grasping the racquet and making something analogous to a fist, you want to extend that index finger so that the racquet has stability from moving side to side when you strike the ball.

3. Make sure that your palm is flush with the handle of the racquet. This doesn't mean the bottom of the racquet, but the handle itself. If you over pronate your wrist (over extend) so that your hand looks like a closed position, you will lose stability on the bottom of the racquet.

4. Check to make sure that your thumb and index finger are forming a "v." If the "v" is formed, then your grip is set and you are ready to play.

Tips & Warnings

• Always wear safety goggles when you play squash.
• Replace the tape grip on your squash racquet every few months. The oil from your hands will make the racquet extremely slippery over time.

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