Squash Backhand Rail Drill - Advanced Version
From Stephen Hufford, former About.com Guide
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Stand Deep in the Court and Start the Drill with a Toss Onto the Side Wall
Demo Courtesy of Jonathan Lam, Squash Professional
Steve Hufford
To begin the drill, stand well behind the service box near the back wall. Begin by tossing the ball onto the side wall around head height, opposite your front foot. Let the ball bounce while you get your racquet up and back.
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- Stand Deep in the Court and Start the Drill with a Toss Onto the Side Wall
- Let the Ball Descend, then Hit it High and Hard
- Follow Through Toward the Front Wall and Watch the Ball As It Begins to Rebound
- As the Ball Bounces, Get Your Racquet Back and Up.
- Hit High and Hard, So the Ball Will Hit the Back Wall After One Bounce
- Follow Through for Control and Power, and Get Ready to Hit Again
- Follow the Ball to the Back Corner
- Racquet Head Vertical, Feet Into Position Facing the Back Corner of the Court
- Wait for the Ball to Descend, Then Hit it Hard and High on the Front Wall
- Follow Through & Prepare to Hit Again. Move Towards the 'T' After Each Shot.
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