When to Cross-Court
When to Cross-Court We as coaches are generally trying to get players to hit a lot straighter than people generally do. However a good cross-court shot can be very effective. The main thing to remember when cross-courting is to make sure that you hit it wide enough to get it past your opponent, otherwise you open yourself up to a straight volley or volley drop. The second thing to consider is to maybe put more pace on it. If your opponent is sneaking over to cover your down the wall shot, a good cross-court may catch them out. Try not over use it, use it as an attacking weapon. One of the most successful shots in squash is a hard hit cross-court from the forehand when your opponent has played a weak shot to mid court. If you wind into this shot, get it wide and keep it dying in the back, it is really effective. It is also very good on the volley from this position. Happy Squashing Rob Walker