Squash - not just a veggie

So I played squash for my first time yesterday with Brad, Steve (the biology guy/ poker guy), and another guy that I can't remember his name.

First off, you might be wondering 'what the hell is squash?' Well, here are you go:

"Squash is an indoor racquet sport that was formerly called "Squash rackets," a reference to the "squashable" soft ball used in the game (compared with the harder ball used in its parent game Rackets). The game is played by two players (or four players for doubles) with 'standard' rackets in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball."
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squash_(sport)

"The relatively small court and low-bouncing ball makes scoring points harder than in its American cousin racquetball, as the ball may be played to all four corners of the court. Since every ball must strike the front wall above the tin (unlike racquetball), the ball cannot be easily 'killed'. As a result, rallies tend to be longer than in racquetball."
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squash_(sport)

"Almost all players (inexperienced or experienced) will fall into the following categories of style of play:

• "Retriever"- Usually a very fit player, plays patiently, can retrieve most shots hit by an opponent, but doesn't have a particularly strong attacking game.
• "Shooter", or "attacking player"- May be a patient player as well, but is more comfortable trying to hit winning shots or going for "nicks". Generally has very good shot accuracy and deception skills.
• "Power Player"- Tries to overpower their opponent by hitting the ball with extreme pace. Not known for their fitness, or patience.
• "All-Around Player"- Is comfortable playing all different styles and places, comfortable in all areas of the court."

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squash_(sport)

Let's see, I would fall into the made-up-on-the-spot category of Ricochet. I like to hit the ball towards different parts of the court just to see it rebounding in weird ways. Furthermore, according to Dictionary.com, ricochet comes from [French, from Old French, give-and-take], which is even more apt for me because I seem to enjoy a good rally and then promptly fub it up just to take a wild shot.

However, my most prominent feature as a player is game-jitters. I could be doing relatively alright in the warmup and then as soon as we start playing a game and keeping score, my serves go to absolute shit, and I am missing swings by miles (or kilometres as they use here in Canada). Argh.