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THE RATING JOURNEY
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From 3.0 to competing at 5.0 — the honest path of improvement
THE TIMELINE
THE TIMELINE
I started playing competitively in 2022 at the 3.0 level. Since then, I've improved steadily, and the rating changes have been a simple way to measure momentum.
2022
2022
Started competing
End of 2023
End of 2023
First milestone
End of 2024
End of 2024
Steady progress
Late 2025
Late 2025
Competing (albeit poorly)
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"Compete" is doing some heavy lifting in that last line, but it's true. Late 2025 is the first time I've felt like I can step into that level of pace and pressure and at least have rallies that look like squash instead of emergency cardio.
"Compete" is doing some heavy lifting in that last line, but it's true. Late 2025 is the first time I've felt like I can step into that level of pace and pressure and at least have rallies that look like squash instead of emergency cardio.
— Mohammad Hamid
WHAT I'M WORKING ON
WHAT I'M WORKING ON
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1
Controlling the T under real pressure
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2
Shot selection when tired (the hardest exam in squash)
3
3
Staying disciplined with length and width
4
4
Building points instead of hunting highlights
THE PRINCIPLE
THE PRINCIPLE
As a Detroit Squash player, I love the honesty of the game. It's a scoreboard, a wall, and a mirror. You can't negotiate with it. You can only get better.
If you're on a similar path in Michigan squash, I'd love to connect.
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