John White versus Jonathan Power: Best Rallies

Match from Superseries 2003 that Power won 3-0. Enjoy some of the interesting rallies (and emotional outbursts!) from the match.

Squash Quotations

Squash is boxing with racquets.
-Jonah Barrington

Squash was my livelihood and as in business, I had to stay on top.
-Jahangir Khan

Crystallizing my feelings about the game, I find that squash is less frustrating than golf, less fickle than tennis. It is easier than badminton, cheaper than polo. It is better exercise than bowls, quicker than cricket, less boring than jogging, drier than swimming, safer than hang gliding.
-John Hopkins, Squash: A Joyful Game, 1980

Squash - that's not exercise, it's flagellation.
-Noel Coward

If you think squash is a competitive activity, try flower arranging.
-Alan Bennett

Mike Way: Power Squash Basics

Mike Way (coach of Jonathan Power) gives some tips on power squash techniques, using Power and Graham Rdying for demos!

(click on the "play" button in the bottom panels of these videos, or one of the boxes in the main-screen if you want to start it from an intermediate point).

Squash: the Healthiest Sport!

It's not just your squash fan saying that. Forbes.com also thinks the same. Their survey ranks squash as the healthiest sport, beating the likes of rowing, swimming and basketball. Here's what they had to say on squash:

The preferred game of Wall Street has convenience on its side, as 30 minutes on the squash court provides an impressive cardiorespiratory workout. Extended rallies and almost constant running builds muscular strength and endurance in the lower body, while lunges, twists and turns increase flexibility in the back and abdomen. "For people just getting into the game, it's almost too much to sustain, but once you get there, squash is tremendous," says Paul Assaiante, head coach of the five-time defending national intercollegiate champion men's squash team at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. Assaiante recommends a regimen of yoga, sprinting and distance running for preparation. Be wary of groin pulls, torn Achilles tendons and your opponent's racquet.

Jansher Khan

This blog started with a tribute to the Lord of squash. More of his kills in the videos below. Note how Khan makes his opponents run around the court. That is control.





(Thanks to Z Shaan Jamal who made both the videos).

Best Rallies from Trophy of Champions, 2003

You've seen the final of this series. Other nice rallies from the same tournament below.

Squash Buddies!

On the lighter side! If you are disappointed, check out the Ronnies.

Peter Nicol versus Thierry Lincou

Finals of the (HarrisDirect) Trophy of Champions 2003. Lincou came to the finals after beating Jonathan Power!, and Nicol after beating David Palmer. The result wasn't too surprising. Nice game in five parts below:

Squish, Goals and Rockets

Classic comedy from the Two Ronnies. Didn't spare cricket either, "I've got to play a game called Cracket or something"!

Squash Musical: The Game (Trapt)

A nice musical with excerpts from various games. The music is from the song "The Game" by Trapt. Note the ubiquitous clippings from the (in)famous 2001 Jonathan Power versus David Palmer game. Some more footage of the game below:

Squash: Ballet or War?

"Squash as Ballet"



"Squash is War"



Ballet or War? You decide.

Welcome to Two Yellow Dots!

Namaste!

Welcome to Two Yellow Dots!, our new squash blog. Being an engineer, blogger and a fledgling squash player, I knew this blog is going to start one day. About the name? you know what it means if you are an intended reader of this blog. Agenda? I foresee this blog collecting interesting squash videos, articles and stats. Your contributions and feedback are very welcome.

What could be a better way to start something this pious than a tribute to the sport's Lord!



Enjoy squash, off-court.

Affectionately,
Nitin