The Pattern of your Swing: Do you use a Linear or a Radial Stroke?...
By Richard Millman, Owner - The Squash Doctor Corporation
Most of us, when we first learn the technique of hitting the ball, are happy just to be connecting. But as we move forward in the game,...
Racquet Preparation: What is it really all about?
By Richard Millman, Owner - Westchester Squash
We’ve all been subjected to it. The oft repeated phrase ‘Racquet up!’
But what is the real purpose of preparing the racquet and when should it be done?
Let me...
Balancing Court Fitness & Body Health – Part 1
By Damon Leedale-Brown, Sports Scientist & Conditioning Specialist
Hopefully this article will be read by players of all ages, some with aspirations to further improve their playing level, and others with the goal of simply trying to...
Boast Mechanics
By Richard Millman, Owner—Westchester Squash
Last month, we introduced the fundamental mechanics and some of the most common boasts in squash. This month we will look at some more advanced boasting, but each has their...
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...
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...
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...
Forward Thinking Develop a shorter swing to get out of the back corners—and put...
By Richard Millman, Director of Squash, Kiawah Island Club
Have you found yourself languishing at the back of the court, gazing at the less than inspiring sight of your opponent’s bony shoulder blades poking insultingly...