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Squash: Steps to Success Squash: Steps to Success
About the Product
Participation in squash is growing rapidly with 15 million players in more than 100 countries around the world. According to the U.S. Squash Association, the international "softball" version has become the dominant game in the U.S. as well because players like its high speed and long rallies. New construction, and conversion of a number of facilities to squash courts, reflects the demand for court time from new players.
Whether you’re a beginning or intermediate player, with Squash: Steps to Success you’ll develop solid fundamentals, progress at your own pace, learn to maneuver your opponent around the court, and compete with confidence. Author Phil Yarrow grew up playing the game in his native England. A two-time U.S. national champion and former teaching professional, Yarrow guides readers from basic strokes and court movement, to specific shots and strategies.
With 82 drills, and practice goals that challenge players as they master each skill, you’ll learn the fundamentals of
• the grip and handling the racket;
• forehand and backhand swings;
• court movement and footwork;
• the volley, the serve, and return of serve;
• the boast, drop, lob, and kill shots;
• disguise and deception; and
• mental and physical preparation for match play
Part of the highly popular Steps to Success Series, this book is the single best guide to competing successfully in this action-packed sport.
About the Author
Philip Yarrow began competing in and winning squash tournaments as a member of the Under 19 Junior Squad in his native England. While attending Nottingham University he was both the British and English Universities Champion. His school’s team were the English Universities Team Champions for the three years he attended. Yarrow was the U.S. National Amateur Champion in 1992 and 1993 while he was also building one of the best squash programs in the country as head squash professional at Chicago’s Lakeshore Athletic Club. He is recognized as the key figure in U.S. players’ recent switch from the North American "hard ball" version to the international "soft ball" version of the game.
Yarrow is an English SRA (Squash Rackets Association) certified coach, an English and U.S. certified referee, and a U.S. certified referee instructor. In addition to squash, the author also plays golf and chess. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois with his wife, Virginia.
Table of Contents
The Steps to Success Staircase
The Game of Squash
Selecting Your Equipment
Step 1. The Grip and Handling the Racket: Controlling the Racket Face
Step 2. Basic Forehand and Backhand Swings: Developing Solid Fundamentals
Step 3. Court Movement: Improving Footwork and Stamina
Step 4. Moving and Hitting Within the Frontcourt: Developing Patience to Hit the Ball
Step 5. Moving and Hitting Within the Backcourt: Deciding Whether to Use the Back Wall
Step 6. The Volley: Taking the Initiative
Step 7. The Serve and Return of Serve: Controlling the Rally
Step 8. The Boast: Hitting Off the Side Wall
Step 9. Drop and Lob Shots: Moving Your Opponent Where You Want ’Em
Step 10. Kill Shots: Attacking Your Opponent
Step 11. Disguise and Deception: Keeping Your Opponent Guessing
Step 12. Match Play: Preparing Mentally and Physically
Rating Your Progress
Words of Praise
"I am very impressed with this book. Each step finishes well—-one is left feeling capable with the data provided. It is comprehensive... and very reader-friendly."
Craig Brand
Executive Director
US Squash Racquets Association
"Phil Yarrow’s Squash: Steps to Success is the quintessential resource for the beginner squash player. Yarrow teaches the techniques of the game and makes them memorable by demonstrating how the basics apply to game conditions."
Tom Jones
Publisher
Squash News
NOTE: This is nonreturnable product and all purchases are final.
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