| Hitting a good serve in squash is important as it gives | | | | Pick a spot on the front wall to hit the serve |
| the server the advantage of taking the point. There | | | | Do not hit the ball aimlessly at the wall. Pick a spot on |
| are several useful tips that you can use to make it | | | | the wall which you have pre-determined will ensure the |
| more difficult for your opponent to return the serve. | | | | ball will rebound for the opponent's high backhand |
| These include; | | | | volley. Strike the ball with force directly at this spot. |
| Serve to Your Opponents High Backhand Volley | | | | This eliminates indecision and ensures a well struck |
| The most difficult serve for an opponent to return is | | | | serve that will force the opponent to make a weak |
| one in which the ball travels high and forces an | | | | return. As soon as they make their return they will be |
| opponent to return a high backhand volley. Even if they | | | | off balance and a smash to the opposite side of the |
| manage to return the ball, they will not be able to put a | | | | court will most likely win you the point. |
| lot of power into the shot which makes them | | | | Practice |
| vulnerable and off balance for your return strike. | | | | An excellent tip is to practice hitting the serve at |
| Before executing the serve observe what side your | | | | different spots on the front wall and keep practicing |
| opponents backhand is on. Commence your service | | | | until you can play a variety of serves which force high |
| from the opposite side to ensure your serve will travel | | | | backhand volley returns or serves which float into the |
| between your opponents backhand and the wall. If the | | | | back corners of the courts. |
| shot is well executed it will travel very close to the wall | | | | With practice you will consistently strike serves which |
| increasing the difficulty for a return. | | | | put your opponents under pressure and score points |
| In order to avoid the risk of a foot fault, ensure one of | | | | at will. |
| your feet is within the service box. | | | | |