Drop Shot Mechanics: Who Says there’s No Spin in Squash?
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
Let me first qualify my title this month by saying that the words “who says there’s no spin in Squash?’”—should read “who says there’s no spin...
Developing Assets: The Mechanics of Skill
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the Nationals (now known as the US Masters) is the camaraderie and lively discussions that ensue as all of...
And the object of the game of Squash is…? How clear are you on...
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
Your understanding of the game of Squash is often filtered through the first explanation of the game that you ever heard. This can help or this can...
Life-lessons from our favorite life-sport: What you can expect from Squash apart...
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
When promoting the game of Squash, those of us that propound it as a wonderful past-time often speak of the beneficial life-lessons that are learned while...
Tournaments—Why and How to Play Them
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
"If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same"
From the poem "if" by Rudyard Kipling
The peak of enjoyment for a...
Do you have Stars in your eyes—or was it a Ghost? Movement patterns for...
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
No matter what kind of shape you’re in, you need to be able to move on a squash court in a sport specific manner.
The classic track and...
Millman Shines in British Masters
It's all part of one of the most absorbing days in the world squash calendar for masters players,” said Richard Millman on finals day at the British Open in September.
After much preparation, a bit of...
Games and Measures to Avoid Jail Number three in the getting out of Jail...
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
Last month we discussed skills and techniques for getting out of the back corners (Jail).
This month I am going to talk about conditioned games and other...
Straight Drop from the back corner
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
Still much misunderstood by the rank and file club squash player, this is probably the most useful shot when you are in serious trouble in back...
Jail—and How to Get Out
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
What do I mean by ‘Jail’? Well, the back of the court, or more specifically the back corners in particular.
Since 80% of the game of Squash...