The Complete Guide to the Squash Serve: How to Gain an Immediate Advantage in Every Game

The squash serve is often wasted by club players. By understanding how to use your serve, you can give yourself a better chance of winning more points. This video covers aspects of the squash serve you almost certainly won't find anywhere else. These aren't minor details, they are clearly explained and demonstrated concepts that can genuinely change the way you think about the squash serve. QUICK WIN: If you only take one thing from this video, focus on making your serve hit the side wall above head height and just behind the service box. This single adjustment stops you from giving your opponent easy chances to win points. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Serve Rules 04:19 - Misconceptions 08:02 - Positioning & Movement 11:54 - Forehand vs Backhand 18:28 - The 93% 20:53 - The Other 7% 23:23 - Real Pro Serve Examples 26:07 - Tips & Tricks: Pre-Serve Ritual 27:50 - Contact Height 28:37 - Lob vs Flat Flight Path 29:52 - Serve Combinations 32:00 - Practice SUBSCRIBE If you want clearer explanations, better practice ideas, and fewer wasted sessions, subscribe here: ➤ https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterSquas... KEY VIDEOS TO WATCH Avoid These Common Backhand Mistakes ➤    • Avoid These 5 Common Backhand Mistakes!   The Best Solo Drill I Know ➤    • Side to Sides: - The best single squash ro...   Get The Ball Out Of The Back Corners ➤    • Get The Ball Out Of The Back Corners   How To Properly Hold A Squash Racket ➤    • How To Properly Grip A Squash Racket   Learn To Hit The Ball Tight ➤    • Learn To Hit The Ball Tight   Watch The Ball Hit Your Strings ➤    • How To Watch The Ball Hit Your Strings - A...   A Practical Guide To Squash Defence ➤    • Squash Defence: A Practical Guide To Avoid...   Improve Your Shot Selection With This Simple Guide ➤    • Improve Your Shot Selection With This Simp...   Smooth and Effective Footwork (Playlist) ➤    • Movement & Footwork   BETTERSQUASH Structured, efficient improvement for adult club players who value clarity, deliberate practice, and long-term skill development over random repetition. CONTENT I PRODUCE ➤ Videos ➤ Practice Plans ➤ Video Analysis ➤ Articles MY APPROACH The focus is simple: practical coaching for adult club players: ➤ Technical clarity ➤ Smarter practice ➤ Solutions to common problems ➤ Clear pathways for skill development ABOUT ME I’ve dedicated over 40 years to helping club players; players for whom squash is a hobby, a workout, and a passion. Over those years I have worked with hundreds of club players, from complete beginners to tournament winners. My objective is clear: provide practical advice to as many squash players as possible. COMMENTING I reply to every genuine comment. Insightful comments are rewarded with a free practice routine to encourage high-quality discussion. Please keep comments respectful: this is a community built on genuine improvement. BETTERSQUASH APP Use the BetterPractice App to run your practice sessions clearly and consistently. Free, no account, no tracking. ➤ https://bettersquash.com/betterpracti... PRACTICE PLANS A structured routine saves time and keeps practice focused. BetterSquash Practice Plans give each session a clear purpose. ➤ https://bettersquash.com/practiceplan... VIDEO ANALYSIS If you’ve plateaued despite practising, unseen mistakes are usually the reason. Video analysis shows exactly what’s holding your game back. ➤ https://bettersquash.com/videoanalysi... SHORT READS Access hundreds of short-form articles covering nearly every aspect of improving your squash. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned tournament player, you will find practical advice to improve your game today. Most take just a few minutes to read and leave you with something practical to try. ➤ https://bettersquash.com/articles.html SQUASH PROJECTS Use The Right Ball ➤ https://bettersquash.com/rightball.html Squash Insights ➤ https://bettersquash.com/insights/ MANTRA Do something every single day to improve your squash! CONTACT ME [email protected] HASHTAGS #SquashTips #SquashServe #SquashCoaching