Squash tips: Jonathon Power on the theory of deception

Former World Number 1 Jonathon Power introduces the theory of deception and explains some of the key technical points that allowed him to be so deceptive in the front corners.
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[@alfonsjose]

I saw this video on the Free Trial and it changed my game overnight, made a massive difference. Especially with the three quarter racket preparation.

[@jonnifjader]

Wonderful to see JP again. Now sharing his secrets. Big respect to what he has done improving traditional squash to a more modern "killing" type of tactic. Love this video!

[@mark7996]

It's a bit irritating hearing disrespectful (Krittapat/daggerbombs) idiotic weight comments about a squash LEGEND, he's given an enormous amount to the game. Have a little respect kids.

[@BabitaSharma-ty6wb]

Very true

[@luckyclover3116]

EXACTLY !

[@bmw-e30]

Exciting player to watch and a great talent. Nicol's sheer determination made for some great battles.

[@gordoncampbell4706]

Words to live by from the master of deception. What I learned from watching him play over the years, he had a plan but the actual execution of his shot selection was very difficult to read or anticipate. I believe even he didn't know what shot to perform until a millisecond before, consequently his opponents were always trying to catch up or were late to move. Much like an artist creating art in a white room with a black ball, very exciting and entertaining. Best regards JP, Skål.

[@duelmasterblaze4106]

Just what I need in my game

[@duelmasterblaze4106]

***** The feeling you get when you taxi someone. :D He said getting to the ball early, before you hit the ball, as your already there, do you look back at your opponent to see where he/she is? or just play the ball since your there? Thanks

[@owlinivy5634]

usually it's a 'feel' but sometimes you'll have time to look back. A good drill to practice deception is to have your opponent start by hitting off the back wall, then the person up front has two shots to win the rally. if your opponent chases down your two balls, the point ends. Good deception and retrieval drill.

[@huntrichardson]

Duel MasterBlaze helps if your shot is really tight in the back corner then you will know where the opponent is coming from. Usually a good idea to play a drop in the opposite corner first and do that a couple of times then change the pattern to flick it deep on the other side. but that's not the only way. basic idea is to set a pattern for two or three shots and then change it so it will be more difficult for your opponent to anticipate what you will do

[@alfredtu2]

JP the legend! Best deception player IMO

[@ShaneMorris0n]

Man, I loved JPs game. I don't know how such talent, ability, trickery and chicanery could be packed into to such an unassuming player. I watched him live a few times at his best and his genius rarely made sense. He got to balls he should never get, he produced shots he should not have had time to, and he played excellent psychology squash. A nightmare if he got in your head. Probably in the top 3 of all time match players. I noted how much extra work Nichol needed to do to beat him on the occasions that he did.

[@Jazz5729]

Nice Jon, thanks

[@marianaonetto4163]

Subtítulos en español por favor !

[@stevehughes1510]

Yes he was a magician and great tactician................would've hated to have played him......the pain would have been too much lol.

[@ramoomi]

I guess it is the smame way Ramy Ashour does it. He doesnt have a "back swing"

[@peterbloom5156]

Ramy Yehia umm...that's how Ramy learned it. before Jp, there was nothing but boring Khans.

[@Dr.TM_TheProfessor]

+Peter Bloom Boring Khans? Watch at least Jansher Khan before saying that. And watch some videos JP where he says what he learned from Jahangir Khan and Qamar Zaman...

[@duelmasterblaze4106]

+Peter Bloom Boring Khans? You know nothing about Squash.... If it was boring no one would watch or do it, you have to be patient in Squash, remember this. You can't just do drops all day or aim for a cross court nick, attack when needed.

[@raghul2k]

@@peterbloom5156 Sorry mate, bad comment. When Jahangir played the rackets were wooden and there was NO way you could play the hold or any trick shot. They needed a big back swing and forget using wrists.. With regards to Jansher, he is the guy who gave the modern manual to squash playing: volley drops, defensive lobs, ease of movement on the court.. These guys are towering figures.. Each gen improves on the older, so what Ramy did was also path breaking. But lets not disrespect the legends of past..

[@peterbloom5156]

@@raghul2k weird - I saw him play live a half dozen times, over a decade. He was using a graphite Unsquashable racquet every time.

[@JobBouwman]

Funny, nice an humble, but still a great inspiration.

[@mattball7074]

One of the best shot makers in the game

[@daggerbombs]

he's put on a few extra pounds since his playing days.

[@peterbloom5156]

daggerbombs lol, check Jahingir out some day.