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Strategies for Successful Doubles Squash

Shobhan Mittal leads Greenply Industries, Ltd., as CEO and guides the New Delhi-based producer of quality plywood products. A movie and audio buff, Shobhan Mittal also enjoys activities such as playing tennis and squash in his free time. 

A high-intensity fitness activity, squash can place significant stress on the knees and ankles, hence many players prefer the lower impact workout that doubles squash provides. The key to a successful doubles game begins with selecting a partner with whom one is familiar. Knowing their abilities under pressure and the types of shots they can make enables effective positioning on the court. 

A doubles attack involves splitting the opponents diagonally across the court, with shots aimed at open quadrants. Cross-court shots are particularly effective in opening up non-covered areas that can be exploited. For example, a properly positioned reverse corner shot forces the opponent to make a cross-court defensive return, which in turn sets the other teammate up for a strong front-court attack on the volley. 

Indeed, doubles players should try and play every shot on the volley. Taking shots in the back court typically results in weak long-range shots that are easily put away by the other team for a point.
Strategies for Successful Doubles Squash
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Shobhan Mittal leads Greenply Industries, Ltd., as CEO and guides the New Delhi-based producer of quality plywood products. A movie and audio buf Read More

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