A friend of mine suggested I try playing squash, particularly in the off season to improve agility, footwork and because its "really fun." I played squash once in college but I don't own a racquet, balls or anything. It looks like a lot of fun, but I'm a little worried that the "whippy" squash stroke will ruin my tennis form. Any thoughts? Are the benefits worth the risks or am I just making those up?
Squash: Good for my tennis game?
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counter_puncher
Banned
its real good. much more active, high intensity, speed involved. i wouldnt worry about the strokes unless you start playing often.
counter_puncher
Banned
well i dont find it messes up my mechanics. probably cos i suck at squash and i play almost tennis slice style. im gonna start playing more maybe once a week.
And the lighter racquet and different motion don't screw with their tennis game?
Rafael_Nadal_6257
Semi-Pro
Badminton REALLY screws me up. Makes you want to use the wrist in tennis, which is pretty bad. Not to mention that it has a totally different feel and weight, takes quite a while to switch.
psYcon
Semi-Pro
I have played squash quite extensively and yes it does mess up your tennis game a bit in the beginning. This is because of the difference of timing and coordination between both sports. One positive aspect though is that you can end up producing some quality backhand slices thanks to squash.
psYcon
Semi-Pro
I've played badminton extensively as well. It's good for hustling and stretching to pick drop shots because in badminton drop shots are a key element. Badminton can also help in overhead swing and perhaps even a tennis serve since that's a primary action in that sport.
downdaline
Professional
I started playing squash before playing tennis and i still play both. Of course, my squash game has suffered bcos im playin more tennis now.
Doesnt screw with my game really. Takes me about 1-2min to get back into the rhythm of a different sport.
Playing squash improved my volleying and touch shots, that's for sure.
Doesnt screw with my game really. Takes me about 1-2min to get back into the rhythm of a different sport.
Playing squash improved my volleying and touch shots, that's for sure.
Interesting. So overall, do you recommend playing squash? See I hurt my back and I can't play tennis for a while. My doctor (who I just saw yesterday) actually recommended I try squash as a way of easing my way back into racquet sports. Doesn't make much sense to me, but whatever.
charaseac
Rookie
i play tennis and badminton.
To be honest, I've play badminton a lot longer than tennis. Badminton to my home country is like soccer to Brazilian.
A lot of my friend from my home country here plays both tennis and badminton. Tennis for the summer and badminton for other season.
At first, yes badminton does affect my tennis game. When i got into badminton after tennis season i hit like tennis and not doing enough wrist movement. After a while i'm getting used to it and play normally again. and vice versa
This is my opinion. If you're just recreational or club level player who play tennis to enjoy life. Then i think doing other racket sports is not a bad idea. Sport is sport after all, it keeps you moving and healthy.
Granted, you may take a while to adapt, but you will get the strokes back eventually. You're injured and have nothing to do anyway, squash will keep you in shape, and way better than doing nothing at home.
To be honest, I've play badminton a lot longer than tennis. Badminton to my home country is like soccer to Brazilian.
A lot of my friend from my home country here plays both tennis and badminton. Tennis for the summer and badminton for other season.
At first, yes badminton does affect my tennis game. When i got into badminton after tennis season i hit like tennis and not doing enough wrist movement. After a while i'm getting used to it and play normally again. and vice versa
This is my opinion. If you're just recreational or club level player who play tennis to enjoy life. Then i think doing other racket sports is not a bad idea. Sport is sport after all, it keeps you moving and healthy.
Granted, you may take a while to adapt, but you will get the strokes back eventually. You're injured and have nothing to do anyway, squash will keep you in shape, and way better than doing nothing at home.
