I made sure that I got everything done that needed to be done and then we drove back to my place so I could change into more appropriate clothes and I followed her to the courts as I wasn't sure where they were. We walked in and I was introduced to the owner/manager and I had a great chat to her while Vanessa and her sister warmed up and had a hit. I signed up and paid my membership because I remember how much I used to enjoy playing squash. Vanessa had given me a squash racquet as she had quite a few and this one hadn't even been used. I bought a thicker grip and as Vanessa and I played, I began to remember how to play.
Hit the ball down the walls.
Run to the "T".
Serve it into the back corner.
Drop it in front if your opponent is in the back.
Keep your eye on the ball.
Keep your eye on the ball. Don't be distracted by what shot you will make next or what shot you made last time. Focus. Vanessa and her sister have been playing for years - since they were little but they hadn't played in about 6 months. They are almost half my age but I enjoyed myself. It was good to get back on the squash court. The manager told me to make sure I take it easy on myself because I haven't played for so long. Squash can be a challenging and exhausting game and perhaps I will wake up tomorrow a little bit sore but it was worth it.
It was a good night and I look forward to playing squash again weekly. Eventually I will buy my own racquet and a pair of squash 'runners'. (sneakers) I didn't need those in the States so hadn't kept my own. I wonder what ever happened to the one (or 2?) trophies I had won in squash comps.
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