Backhand Short Rails Drill - How to Hit Perfect Backhand Short Rails in Squash

As the ball descends from the side wall, you should take your racquet fully back, and position the racquet almost perpendicular to the floor (the head of the racquet should be the highest part of the racquet). Also, as the ball descends, you can begin to gauge the likely bounce and begin to take a step of the appropriate size. (in this case, the striker first took a small step backwards with the left foot to create more room for a full subsequent step with the right foot.)