Articles About Squash

Squash is a Fashionable Sport Among Ivy League School Hopefuls
This article explains the reasons why squash is now being taken up by young people who are hoping to gain admission to one of the United States' top universities. For those who can afford to play it, and play it well, squash may well help an applicant get in to a top-ranked school. Is the talent pool for squash players shallow or not? Find out here!

The Last Squash Tennis Player
Learn about the origin of the game of squash tennis, which was first played in the United States in 1883, in this wonderful article by James Zug in The Atlantic Magazine. Zug calls it the forgotten sport. You can still play this game on a hardball court. Gary Squires, who is still the national champion, despite the fact that the game hasn't had a tournament since the mid-1990s.

BBC Sports Serves Up Squash Information for Newbies
Are you new to the game of squash? BBC Sports provides information about the origin of the game of squash, the basic rules for playing the game, and how the squash court is laid out. Discover how scoring is determined, and get some great ideas for tactics you can use to get the advantage over your opponent. Did you know that different colored squash balls are used for different levels of play? You will also find information about the standard size and weight of squash racquets and how you can get involved in this fast-paced sport.

Beginning Squash Players Can Master Their Shots
Squash is a completely different game from tennis and it's tempting for beginners to step onto the squash court and just start whacking away at the ball. This article gives newbies a good overview of which shots will be most effective for them and how variety and timing play a part in mastering this fast-paced game.

81-Year-Old Squash Player Proves You Are Never Too Old to Take Up the Game
If you think you can't hack playing squash if you are over 50, think again. This profile of octogenarian Kerry Peterson proves you can keep fit and look great at any age. This man plays squash for an hour, three or four times a week. The fact that he has been chasing squash balls on the court for 50 years is truly impressive.