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Squash coaching for the fast improving Intermediate squash comp group, Scott Reid and Denis Mettam, put the group through their paces in a two hour solid session this morning....

11 October at 07:05

Tecnifibre 135 Lime - a very good weight and a well-balanced feel
Not just a pretty face - made for action

11 October at 06:25

Tecnifibre squash racquets are a hot item ATM and a popular choice

11 October at 05:21

If you are looking for the edge over your opponent, this racquet will go a long way towards satisfying you...... 😎
Just 125 grams in weight 😀

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ACT squash is promoting a school squash competition from 1st November....best news i have heard in decades........come on Canberrans, lets get behind this new event......

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Paul Coll NZ World no 4 racquet of choice

03 October at 04:09

Amanda Sobhy with her new Head 135 Radical racket at the Tournament of Champions

02 October at 06:05

Good morning intermediate squash players,

Round 7 of 17 is now completed, with Emily Potter’s team 4 the Geckos leading the way on 39 points, closely followed by Pete Stubb’s team the Echidnas on 38 points, and then on 36 points is Ahmed Sukhera’s team 3 the Possums……and of course its early days as there are another 10 rounds to go…….

Amy Hawkins ticked her box with a come from behind win last night, her opponent Jen Pullen looked to have the match under control after the first two games under her belt 15/11 and 15/8 but she will rue her missed opportunities to close out the match at 3/0 – but it was not to be, as Amy held on to take the third 15/13 and live to play another, and once again the fourth was a close affair, But Jen couldn’t hold off Amy’s new found form and resilience taking the fourth 16/14….and from there, it was all one way traffic, as Amy maintained her assertiveness as she ran away in the fifth 15/6 to take a well-deserved 3/2 win.

Another come from behind win went to Salman Subhani, after David Dunbier won the first two games with relative ease 15/7 and 15/10, Salman made some minor adjustments to his game, applied more pressure to David as the rallies became longer, David got tired, and unforced errors appeared in his game, gradually Salman gained the ascendancy, and once he got the bit between his teeth, there was no looking back, as Salman stormed home with relative ease in the end , taking the next three games 15/4 – 15/8 and 15/9…proving that if there’s hope, there is a way, you just need to find it….

Two wins in a row now for Ahmed Sukhera, well done! as he had lost his previous 5 matches, and this time against a seasoned opponent in Don Martin, some strange results in this match, as usual, Ahmed came out like a bull at a gate, 15/9 to Ahmed, Don tightened his shoelaces and came back strongly, but Ahmed had his measure in a long game 19/17, then I think Ahmed stayed off the court as Don cleaned him up 15/0!! – Don had found his form as he battled out the fourth to equalise the match at two all with a 15/12 result, after an early tight affair in the fifth, Ahmed had saved his best for the last game, as he outlasted Don to take the final game 15/10…Ahmed tells me he is getting fitter and adjusting to the higher standard of opponents he has been facing since joining this competition.

I called on reserve Brandon Green to fill in against another reserve for (Bec Potter) Asleem Amod, the boys had a pretty good match up, two points separated them at the end, as Asleem held off a fast-moving Brandon in a dour five setter, Asleem took the honours on the night 3/2 and 61 to 59 points,

Emily Potter after a spluttering start to the comp when she lost her first three matches, has now redeemed herself winning her last four matches and now sits on a 3.86 average, but last night’s win wasn’t easy, it was in a dour five setter against William Woodward, after a slow start 7/15 and 11/15 , William upped his tempo to take the next two games off Emily to make a match of it, as I’ve said in the past, its tough to come from two games down, equalise, and then maintain that continuity for the fifth game as well…and it proved a bridge too far away for William, as Emily prevailed with a solid 15/10 win to wrap up the match 3/2 and 65 to 58 points.

I matched reserve Daniel Fary up against the ever resilient Clare Pyc, Daniel knew he was in for a torrid affair after Clare won the first 17/15 and he won the second 15/13 – Clare has that ability to hit your winning shot past you and leaving her opponents standing in disbelief that she was even able to get to their winning shot, let alone retrieve it and send it past them with interest……..so yes Clare won the next game 15/8 – it certainly motivated Daniel, as he showed he wasn’t done with yet and rallied to equalise the mat at two all with a solid 15/9 equaliser, but it was a draining win in the fourth for Daniel, as Clare was all over him in the fifth, with a convincing 15/5 final wrap up of the match .

Melissa Hewertson and Bede Denham had a great match….a game win each to start with, 15/13 to Bede and 15/13 to Melissa, then a falter in her game plan, as Melissa went under the hammer with a 15/6 loss in the third, the fourth was tough, a looooong game….18/16 to Melissa, she had found her mojo again…..but draining ☹as Bede came home with a wet sail and won the final game 15/8 and the match 3/2

Awesome platters of food on all tables this week, special mention for Amy’s sambo’s….they were pretty good…..Emily Potters scones with jam and cream were scrumptious, Jamie Kirk did his table proud behind court 5 , and just as well, Ahmed’s team on court 5 did not contribute at all…… ☹lift your game……..

We had two coaches last Saturday, had 8 players taking part, it worked well, Marty will be with you this coming Saturday from 9.30am, and I will see if I can get Denis again as well, its good to have variety.

OK that’s it for this blog…….

Thanks to all who support me with their purchases at my shop…times are tough, and I appreciate your support.

See you all soon.

**The legendary Heather McKay....11 times World squash Champion...retired undefeated.....**

02 October at 05:51

Well they have finally arrived........ I have been waiting four weeks for them, the best racquet on the market bar none...the Head Radical 135 squash racquet, if you want power, if you want touch, and if you want control, this is the beast......it's my go to racquet for all comers, I've never had a negative feedback on this weapon......$210.00 and you can walk out and be happy with one..... 😎

28 September at 04:35

Intermediate In-House squash comp players......
Last night's results are attached to this email, and to the notice boards at the squash center for your interests.
Last night on court no 1, Ahmed Sukhera secured his first win of the comp (congratulations), but not before Clare Pyc kept him accountable, the match was won 3/0 by Ahmed, but sometimes the numbers don’t always tell the true story 15/13 – 15/10 and 15/10 – once you reach double digit figures, you’re in with a chance, but Ahmed rose to the challenge and was able to hold off a determined Clare…she always gives her all, good solid all round game from both players.
When you’re up 1/0 after the first game, you can't afford to rest on your laurels, after losing the first game to Jamie Potter 12/15 - Salman Subhani applied the pressure while Jamie was basking in his first up game win, Salman was convincing in his next two games by matching Jamie’s power game, and taking the next two games 15/9 and 15/4 – it’s a long way back from 1-2 down, but Jamie applied himself and managed to scramble a 15/8 reply to even the match situation, the final fifth decider, was a tight affair with the lead swapped several times by both players, however with Jamie leading 13/12 – an unforced error allowed Salman back in and to serve at 13 all, and from there Salman didn’t look back to take the match 3/2 and 65 to 56 points.
Reserve Asleem Amod had a tough five setter against Petar Josifoski, Asleem came out with intent and covered the court surface with rapid movements returning all of Petar’s equally fast and furious drives, a 15/11 result to Asleem was a justified result for the effort, the second game went long, 17/15 again to Asleem, those long game efforts can be draining, and you just don’t know which player is going to be effected most, if you’ve watched Petar play over time, you will know that he never says die….the third game to Petar 15/10, he was running as hard as he was in the first game, Asleem managed to up the tempo in the fourth, but once again Petar prevailed and held on to equalise the match score at two games all with a 15/12 win, the final game was tough on both players as they both strived for the lead to show their ascendancy, another 15/12 result…close, but not good enough for Asleem to win, Petar came back (so hard to do) from two games down to take the match 3/2 and 71 to 66 points.
We had a couple of forfeits during matches last night, Donna Hewitt strained her calf muscle against Gizele Josifoski, they played out the first game with Gizele squeaking past Donna 16/14 and a few points in to the second game Donna unfortunately had to pull out and forfeit with the game score at ¾…let’s hope it’s a minor injury for Donna’s sake.
David Dunbier forfeited his match against reserve Don Martin while he was up two games to one…….
Melissa Hewertson is back from Thailand after a three-week sojourn, she managed a good 3/1 win over Stephanie Hilles
Amy Hawkins is also back from a four week trip to the UK, she also got runs on the board with a 3/0 win over Lisa Littlejohn
Emily Potter is showing some very good form, she beat Bren Pullen 3/0 which is no easy task.
Emily also introduced her work colleague Matt Andrews to our group, he reserved last night and won against Jamie Kirk 3/1
Of interest to most of you….. our fellow regular squashie who is not playing this comp “Eoin Ryan Hicks” because he is on an extended holiday in Italy and is currently in Venice, proposed to his girlfriend yesterday, and they are now engaged to be…..I am nor aware of her name as I have never met her, but she was showing off a beautiful ring on a FB post…..congratulations Eoin…
Training is on this Saturday, with Marty and Denis.....
See you all soon.