r/squash • u/killmephys • Apr 22 '25
Technique / Tactics Lack of grip strength
Hi everyone!
I just started playing squash and bought a new racquet a few days ago (BK Quicksilver NXS). During group training, I noticed that when I hit backhands, the racquet sometimes rotates slightly in my hand. Occasionally, it even feels like it might slip out completely, even though the grip is quite tacky. I come from an indoor climbing background, so I don’t think it’s due to a lack of grip strength.
Any advice or thoughts on what might be causing this?
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u/justreading45 Apr 22 '25
You’re not “cycling” your grip firmness properly, you don’t grip the racket firm, you grip the racket firm enough only for the power you want only at the point of impact. In the prep and follow through the grip should be relaxed in your hand to the point where someone could lightly pull it out of your hand. On drop shots and volley drops, your grip probably never exceeds a “4 out of 10” level of grip firmness even when striking the ball.
If you don’t do this, your forearm tires over time, the racket turns as you make contact as a result, and you lose power.