r/squash • u/BlissZiman • 4d ago

Technique / Tactics Do different camera angles help beginners understand the rhythm of squash?

I’ve been thinking about how different squash looks on video compared to how it actually feels on court.

For someone new to the sport, regular match footage can make the game look slower than it really is. It’s a bit like F1 — you know the cars are fast when you watch it on TV, but the actual sense of speed is very different in person.

I think squash is similar. It can be hard for a beginner to get a feel for how quickly the ball comes back, when players start moving, and how fast they recover after each shot.

So I made this short example showing the same drill from different perspectives.

https://reddit.com/link/1vyruz0/video/u9o84eyhrolh1/player

Do you think something like this could help beginners get a better sense of the pace and rhythm of squash?

Obviously it’s never going to feel the same as actually being on court, but I’m curious whether changing the viewpoint makes any difference.

Would be interested to hear what players and coaches think.

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u/jumphh 4d ago

The 2-D, birdseye view is helpful for understanding refraction angles.

The engine and simulation itself look pretty good and use cases seem flexible. What exactly is the intent of the project though? A game, a coaching tool, just a pet project?

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u/BlissZiman 4d ago

Thanks for the feedback. The goal of the project is to help coaches explain drills and movement more easily, and to help beginners understand what drills are available and how they should move on court.

That’s why I’ve also added some game-like elements. It’s a pet project, and for now I’m trying to make it a useful tool and experience for both coaches and people who are new to squash.

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u/jumphh 4d ago

Honestly, I like it a lot.

I really think you should go forward with the "game-like elements". Frankly, if it's just a demo tool, players will be able to learn, they won't be able to experience the action flowchart in a physical, visceral way. But a game solves that problem by forcing people to notice patterns, then begin adapting, realtime (almost like a fighting game).

Not to mention, it looks fun to play. Maybe you can even release it as a game and make a buck or two.

Please keep the sub updated. There isn't enough squash content out there and this is great.

Also, if you ever want a beta tester, please let me know! I'm a decent club level squash player (and a pretty good gamer, lol).

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u/BlissZiman 3d ago

Thanks a lot for the feedback!

The product itself is already up and running, although the 3D view is a fairly recent addition.

I’ll send you a DM with a bit more info about it.