Boast Mechanics Part 1
By Richard Millman, Owner—Westchester Squash
The value of a boast has to be considered in light of the situation in which it is played. Boasts (or angles—shots played off of two or more walls, usually...
Volley variations—the Mechanics of Court Dominance
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
There are perhaps more variations of the volley than of any other classic shot in the squash player’s vocabulary.
Volleys range from the simple to the spectacular,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Thinking Game
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
If you’ll recall, last month I left you with something to think about after a conversation I had with a top player at the British National Championships....
Let’s think about Squash—and then let’s talk and think about it.
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
I've been stumbling around the four walls of my mind for just over thirty years as I’ve played, practiced, trained and struggled as a student of...
In a jam? Squeeze it!
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
As a competitive squash player, you should be able to hit any shot you want to hit, in any given situation—within reason!
Many of my students get flummoxed...
Taking a Lesson, and Pitfalls to Avoid
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
Continuing with the idea that the student must take ownership of his/her lessons, there are pitfalls to look out for. When modeling or engaging in single...