Honestly this was how I initially was learning the split step. Afterwards I figured out that the wide stance was helping me a lot more with being balanced and it just helped my movement a lot.
Many thanks ,I am a taller guy even and I feel my height is giving me disadvantage as I always start my initial movement off balance...just wanted to ask you that there's another aspect of split stepping which is stepping into the t on one foot dragging the back foot and hopping on that front foot...I think this is more fluid if under high pressure
Good video - but one item was not explained. Are you waiting to initiate the split step until you see where the opponent you have hit the ball, or guessing based on their shape?
Most people say you should initiate the split step on the opponents downward swing. However in my opponent waiting a tad longer can make a massive impact in reading the ball and taking the best line. I would suggest seeing what works for you but definitely try waiting a bit longer and see how it goes.
General rule of thumb is to apply the split step at the moment the opponent hits the ball. Don't try it in a match. Practise it only once you've warmed up properly to avoid hurting your achilles tendon.
@@terryjonson8060 I assume I need to know if they are boasting, dropping or going straight so that the step after the split is in the correct direction?
It’s actually a habit im still trying to change. Well spotted! I feel more balance when im using a wider stance then when im not. So that’s a good reminder haha
What happens is it’s a small hop with both legs, (very small and subtle) and then one leg lands slightly earlier to excel you in a certain direction. Usually if you go to the left you will use the right leg and vice Versa.
Great video,😇, but isn’t this just half the story?🤔. Doing a split step is one thing, timing it correctly is the other⏰. Are you planning to show how to time it? Eg, just before or exactly at the point of contact as your opponent strikes the ball. Also, seems to me that a great split step requires great watching😎, something that most of us don’t do well.
Yes you are actually 1000% correct!! The split step alone is already helpful. But to master it you HAVE to be able to time it correctly with the swing of your opponent, watching the ball extremely well and anticipating how the bounce will look. I think doing a part two where I go more into the timing would be a great idea! Thanks for the feedback! :)
I like it. I am a beginner but i have been looking for exactly that, videos regarding correct movement, ghosting and positions
Yes! Movement is the most important aspect in squash!
So simple but so important!
It really is !
Great tip, thank you for sharing it !
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome content for sure helps my squash
Glad to hear it!
Really good tip, well explained!
Glad it was helpful!
Great delivery 👌
Thank you!!
How can this tip conflicts with your other tip of having a wide stance on t to reach maximum balance vs getting tall on t as you recommended here?
Honestly this was how I initially was learning the split step. Afterwards I figured out that the wide stance was helping me a lot more with being balanced and it just helped my movement a lot.
Many thanks ,I am a taller guy even and I feel my height is giving me disadvantage as I always start my initial movement off balance...just wanted to ask you that there's another aspect of split stepping which is stepping into the t on one foot dragging the back foot and hopping on that front foot...I think this is more fluid if under high pressure
Yes I understanding and mastering the split step is no simple task. Just practicing it in games and combining it with watching the ball
Thank you very much !! I will try !!
Good luck!! It’s worth putting some effort into trust me 👍
Good video - but one item was not explained. Are you waiting to initiate the split step until you see where the opponent you have hit the ball, or guessing based on their shape?
Most people say you should initiate the split step on the opponents downward swing. However in my opponent waiting a tad longer can make a massive impact in reading the ball and taking the best line. I would suggest seeing what works for you but definitely try waiting a bit longer and see how it goes.
General rule of thumb is to apply the split step at the moment the opponent hits the ball. Don't try it in a match. Practise it only once you've warmed up properly to avoid hurting your achilles tendon.
@@terryjonson8060 I assume I need to know if they are boasting, dropping or going straight so that the step after the split is in the correct direction?
A very important aspect of the split step is your heel doesn't touch the ground. ie your foot is "locked" if that makes sense.
Absolutely does 👍
Why did you practice finishing with closed stance? In your other videos you seem to prefer open stance or at least it looks more natural for you.
It’s actually a habit im still trying to change. Well spotted! I feel more balance when im using a wider stance then when im not. So that’s a good reminder haha
Is the small hop on one leg?
What happens is it’s a small hop with both legs, (very small and subtle) and then one leg lands slightly earlier to excel you in a certain direction.
Usually if you go to the left you will use the right leg and vice Versa.
@@SquashForce thanks SquashForce you make the best videos, can i suggest another idea for next video?
How do you the split step moving into the back of the court?
Same principle. You kind of use the leg opposite side from the ball to excel. The first step backwards usually requires opening the hip a bit.
Great video,😇, but isn’t this just half the story?🤔. Doing a split step is one thing, timing it correctly is the other⏰. Are you planning to show how to time it? Eg, just before or exactly at the point of contact as your opponent strikes the ball. Also, seems to me that a great split step requires great watching😎, something that most of us don’t do well.
Yes you are actually 1000% correct!! The split step alone is already helpful. But to master it you HAVE to be able to time it correctly with the swing of your opponent, watching the ball extremely well and anticipating how the bounce will look.
I think doing a part two where I go more into the timing would be a great idea! Thanks for the feedback! :)
Is he a Sebastian Vettel?