Squash Footwork: The Foundation Nobody Talks About
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Ibrahim Hamdan
April 14, 2026
Own the T
The T-position at the centre of the court is contested ground. Recovering to it after every shot — not chasing the ball — is the single habit that separates intermediate players from advanced ones.
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Ghost Drills
Set a timer for 5 minutes and move to each corner in a fixed sequence without a ball. Ghost drilling builds explosive lateral movement and trains your recovery instinct until it's automatic.
Soft Knees, Never Flat-Footed
Bent knees keep you on your toes and ready to push off in any direction. Flat-footed players always arrive late — and squash punishes late arrivals.