Squash

Squash is an ideal sport for enthusiasts of a very active form of spending time.

Although squash is similar to tennis, they are two different disciplines. Separate equipment is also required. However, let's start from the beginning.

Where did squash come from?

The story goes that the prisoners, formerly aristocrats, unable to play tennis, began to bounce the ball off the wall. It was the first mention of the beginnings of this discipline, from Great Britain in 1890. With time, squash gained supporters all over the world, and individual countries began to treat it as an official sport discipline. The World Squash Federation was even formed. In Poland, an increase in the number of squash clubs has been observed for several years, and specialist stores have an increasingly wider range of products for players. Nobody should be surprised by the success of this sport competition, because practicing squash is all about advantages. It perfectly improves physical condition. You can burn up to a thousand calories in one hour of training! It improves the work of your heart and the entire circulatory system, and has a positive effect on your well-being. It is a social sport, so it makes it a great way to spend time with your loved ones. Not enough advantages? Squash is a form of activity that we do all year round, regardless of the weather conditions. The playing fields are located in closed halls.

Squash is a whole series of rules and a variety of moves.

But the fun is all about having the players take turns hitting a special squash ball against the front wall. The ball may touch the floor only once and only within the designated area. The game continues until one of the players receives the ball incorrectly, allows the ball to hit the floor twice or crosses the line. It does not sound complicated enough, but it is a very dynamic and demanding sport. To start playing squash, you should first of all find a suitable court. This should not be a problem in larger agglomerations. The next element is squash equipment. We need a racket, balls and appropriate indoor shoes. It is also worth choosing high-quality sportswear. If you are taking your first steps on a squash court and you do not know yet if you get hooked on it, you can think about renting equipment suitable for beginners.

When you are a regular player, it's time to consider buying a professional racket, matching your needs and the way and level of the game.

There is a wide range of squash rackets, which have different parameters, including size, weight, balance, frame stiffness, string tension and material it is made of. It works in a similar way to a tennis racket. We have a choice of heavy and light rackets, with a larger and smaller head, for beginners and advanced players. Each of these features affects the strength and precision of strikes as well as the advancement of ball control. Another essential element is the special squash ball. Its selection has a great influence on the course of the game. A properly selected ball will allow you to get maximum pleasure from physical activity such as squash. The sale includes slow balls for advanced players and quick balls for beginners. Let's not forget about the special squash footwear. Good squash shoes are the ones that are durable and provide optimal protection for the foot. During the match, we make many movements and stops, which exposes our body to large overloads. The selected shoes should stabilize the player and provide the greatest grip, because squash is a very dynamic sport, full of sudden movements and stops. The last feature is "non-marking", i.e. leaving no traces of the sole on the court.

Squash clothing, both for men and women, should be made of high-quality materials.

The outfit should include a thermo-active T-shirt that allows sweat to escape and provides freedom of movement during intense training. Tennis clothing can be used for squash. It is important that they do not restrict your movement and that they breathe. It is worth thinking about buying forehead or wrist bands. With such dynamic discipline, the ability to systematically wipe sweat can make a huge difference in the comfort of the game. Do you need Squash equipment? We offer you all the necessary equipment. You will find rackets, balls, shoes and clothing. Browse hundreds of items from companies such as Head, Dunlop, Tecnifibre, Wilson, Prince. Be sure to check out the Squash tab and see that we have everything you are looking for there. Call us if you need help. We will be happy to provide you with additional information.