Match Readiness

Before the Game

• See that you are fit and in good condition to play hard to the end of five hard games.
  
  
• See that your racket or rackets are in good condition, also that the rest of your equipment is complete.
  
  
• Have a ball in your possession so that you can have a knock-up and give your opponent one should a ball not be forth-coming.
  
  
• Keep warm with a sweater and perhaps a pair of trousers over your shorts - it is not easy to warm up quickly at squash so be sure that you dont start cold or chilly.
  
  
• Have your last meal at least an hour before you are due to start. Be moderate.
  
  
• Greet your opponent cheerfully - you are going to play a game with him.

During the Game

• Play hard the whole time till the very last point.
  
  
• If you're playing a winning game - don't alter it. If you're losing - experiment. Mix your shots, keep your opponent guessing what you're going to try next.
  
  
• Give your opponent plenty of room in which to play his shots.
  
  
• Give him plenty of opportunity to see the ball when it has left your racket.
  
  
• If you do get in his way or obstruct his view - offer him a "let" at once.
  
  
• Don't be too ready to accept any doubtful "lets" he may offer you.
  
  
• Be generous towards you opponent. You can make or mar his enjoyment of the game by your behaviour.
  
  
• Remember you duty is to your opponent first - the spectators next and yourself last.

The game is the thing, not the result; and as always, using a TITAN squash racket will obviously also help.