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1 online resource (215 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface to the 2014 Edition; Introduction; Contributors; 1. For Newcomers to the Game; 2. The State of American Squash; The end of a century-old tradition; Soft ball's inexorable takeover; The appeals of soft ball; The American challenge; 3. It's a Whole New Ball Game; How style translates into tactics; 4. Soft-Ball Fundamentals; The grip; The stroke; Position and the good footwork; 5. The Six Basic Shots; The rail; The cross-court; The boast; The lob; The drop; The kill; Eight responses to various shot situations; 6. Volleying and Serving. |
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Volley to be aheadThe serve as a moment of truth; 7. Shot Drills; 8. Soft Ball on the Narrow Court; 9. Off-Court Preparation; Conditioning for endurance; A program for squash muscles; What to eat before a match; Mental practice; Sex before squash?; 10. Match Play; Just before a match; Warming up; Choosing a game plan; In squash, two's a crowd; Deception is the essence of squash; Focusing on the score; Controlling your mind on the court; 11. Parting Shots; Random nuggets of wisdom; Six essentials for your best game; Glossary of Squash Terms; Index. |
| Summary |
After more than one hundred years of playing squash with a hard ball, Americans switched, almost overnight, to using a soft ball. In order to aid this transition, Austin M. Francis wrote Smart Squash: How to Win at Soft Ball, a comprehensive guide to winning squash with this new method. For players of all levels, whether switching from hard ball or new to learning the game entirely, Smart Squash: How to Win at Soft Ball is a must-have. Francis draws from experience and advice from over thirty US and international coaches, champions, and professionals, covering all aspects of the game. Readers w. |
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Squash (Game)
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Squash.
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Squash (Game) (OCoLC)fst01431513
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Print version: Francis, Austin M. Smart Squash : How to Win at Soft Ball. New York : Skyhorse Publishing, ©2014 9781628737004 |
| ISBN |
9781629140995 (electronic bk.) |
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1629140996 (electronic bk.) |
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