Unbelievable squash rally leaves commentators gobsmacked

Paul Coll came out of his match against James Willstrop at the Canary Wharf Classicas event in London as somewhat of a squash superhero.

He demonstrated his sporting prowess pulling off a number of tricky shots and throwing himself around the court to the delight of spectators and commentators alike.

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[bharatswarup]

wow, another dive and the commentators would have passed out for sure!

[DH.]

Threw his racquet at him to see if he’s real lol

[junaidaltaf]

Just love the respect these players have for each other..

[arnaud]

To all those who don't know what is going on, Paul Coll, the guy who was doing the diving, won the point. In squash, the ball has to be returned to the front wall, whether by a direct hit or by "boasting" it against a side or back wall for it to reach the front wall. The ball has to remain within the constraints of the court, which is comprised of the varying line all along the top of the walls, and the "tin" at the base of the front wall. Willstrop hit the ball into the "tin" at the base of the front wall, which the ball is supposed to stay above at all times, hence why Coll got the point.

[DinoWinoSaur]

I never knew this existed and now I will be watching compulsively

[imviiku]

Squash should have been in the Olympics

[hercpoir]

And now Squash is in the Olympics!! Finally!!

[japeking]

Makes me proud to be a Kiwi.... he still lost though.

[Madferit]

Thanks for recommending this to me YouTube

[mikethecasual]

It’s great to see that Squash is getting recognized

[ecmoney]

Wow, I don't know what this is exactly, but that was amazing and that guy demonstrated some quick thinking and athletic ability, truly amazing what people can do sometimes

[CounterCultureCantCount]

When you're so good your opponent starts breakdancing to explain what you just did.

[arsenaldailytransfernews]

Yep! It's 12:23 AM and i should probably go to bed!

[Detz]

i've never understood squash and still don't lol, it looks like 2 people were really bored in a room made this sport up and somehow miraculously people actually got into it. I like tennis and badminton but never had any interest in playing this at all.

[adamhanly]

i love that the opponent couldnt help but laugh after being legit pissed.

[thenukeman]

Never thought I’d see a title like that in my life

[kreature]

Squash players deserve so much respect and recognition! Shame that the sport is so underrated!

[EmptyHand]

Didn't know there was another type of squash. You learn something new every day.

[too.motley]

the scene the office didn’t show you with Jim and Robert California.

[fanatamon]

Willstrop what a sportsman and gentleman.