attempt to regiment your swing.

Ideally your body should be out of the way, which means whenever possible
on your ground strokes you should turn sideways. Your weight should
shift toward the direction in which you are hitting at the moment of
impact, and you should have your feet planted firmly. Because of the
high velocity of the ball, however, you frequently will not have the
time to turn sideways and will be required to stroke in awkward and
off-balance positions. Your aim, however, is always to be in the correct
position of play before the ball gets there, thus allowing time for
adjustment and proper stroking. Move to your position with short, quick
steps rather than long, tiring strides. Consciously maintain your weight
on your toes, with the knees slightly bent. This will help you to move
in any direction necessary as quickly as possible.

In following the ball around the corners, do not stand still and pivot.
Go after it, again with a series of short steps with your racquet head up
and cocked, and your body in proper position so that you are ready to
make a quick and meaningful stroke.

Volleying or cutting off the ball before it hits the floor is similar to
the tennis stroke. It calls for lightning-like reflexes and the ability
to move the racquet head practically in any given direction in a fraction
of a second.

The volley is a short "jab," with the racquet head traveling forward no
more than, say, 24 inches. Once again, your aim should be in the
direction of where you want the ball to go, and low.

The main purpose of the volley is to keep your opponent constantly on the
run, moving him about, and preferably up and back, by cutting off the
flight of the ball. Most players can run all day sideways, but will
eventually tire if you make them run up and back. Like body punches in
boxing, forcing your opponent up to the front wall with deftly placed
volleys will eventually take its toll.

Miscellaneous: Generally all Squash Tennis strokes should be hit as low
as possible--within a few inches of the front "telltale." This will take
time and practice, but pays high dividends. A low ball invites the
aforementioned nicks and keeps your opponent hurrying and scurrying. The
chances are better that, when hit with the proper amount of pace, a low
ball will die before it gets to the back wall.

When a ball is hugging the side wall, don't attempt to "pick" it off. It
is far easier, and your percentag