How to Hit a Good Serve in Squash

Hitting a good serve in squash is important as it gives the server the advantage of taking the point. There are several useful tips that you can use to make it more difficult for your opponent to return the serve. These include;

Serve to Your Opponents High Backhand Volley
The most difficult serve for an opponent to return is one in which the ball travels high and forces an opponent to return a high backhand volley. Even if they manage to return the ball, they will not be able to put a lot of power into the shot which makes them vulnerable and off balance for your return strike.

Before executing the serve observe what side your opponents backhand is on. Commence your service from the opposite side to ensure your serve will travel between your opponents backhand and the wall. If the shot is well executed it will travel very close to the wall increasing the difficulty for a return.

In order to avoid the risk of a foot fault, ensure one of your feet is within the service box.

Pick a spot on the front wall to hit the serve
Do not hit the ball aimlessly at the wall. Pick a spot on the wall which you have pre-determined will ensure the ball will rebound for the opponent's high backhand volley. Strike the ball with force directly at this spot.

This eliminates indecision and ensures a well struck serve that will force the opponent to make a weak return. As soon as they make their return they will be off balance and a smash to the opposite side of the court will most likely win you the point.

Practice
An excellent tip is to practice hitting the serve at different spots on the front wall and keep practicing until you can play a variety of serves which force high backhand volley returns or serves which float into the back corners of the courts.

With practice you will consistently strike serves which put your opponents under pressure and score points at will.
This article is written by Martin O' Flynn, Director of The Squash Social Network Hobeze.com.

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