02-05-12, 05:03 PM
I play squash about 3 times a week. Youngsters are encouraged to wear safety glasses and some clubs make it compulsory when playing doubles which has increased risk.
Touch wood, although I've suffered several scrapes and bruises through being hit by racket or ball, nothing ever serious. It's a very good game which I thoroughly enjoy and it is great exercise.
I've now also started playing racketball which is gaining in popularity. Very similar to squash but played with a larger bouncier ball and bigger shorter racket. The game is less dynamic than squash but still offers a very good workout. It particularly palces less strain and impact on the joints as a result and hence is often taken up by older players as squash becomes less viable. Also less chance of the sort of injury originally posted.
Touch wood, although I've suffered several scrapes and bruises through being hit by racket or ball, nothing ever serious. It's a very good game which I thoroughly enjoy and it is great exercise.
I've now also started playing racketball which is gaining in popularity. Very similar to squash but played with a larger bouncier ball and bigger shorter racket. The game is less dynamic than squash but still offers a very good workout. It particularly palces less strain and impact on the joints as a result and hence is often taken up by older players as squash becomes less viable. Also less chance of the sort of injury originally posted.
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