The game's popularity is surging so we spoke to Nick Matthew, England’s number one squash player and England Squash member, to hear how to nail a serve in five crucial steps:

**1. **A crucial serve is the "lob". Stand with back foot in the service box, weight on that leg and body at 45 degrees.

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**2. **Toss the ball above shoulder level and hit underarm with an open racket face.

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**3. **Aim about 50cm below the top "out-of-court" line, slightly off-centre (towards the side you're serving from). Limit power - the aim is for it to land with little bounce.

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4. On its rebound, the ball should hit the opposing sidewall high and behind the service box.

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**5. **Immediately after serving, move to the "T" - the most versatile position on the court - to prepare for the return. If it comes.