Squash

Steps to Success

Philip Yarrow

За особеностите на екземпляра

Състояние:: Много добро
Забележка:: Леко захабен външен вид, неизползвана книга.
Език:: Английски
Наличност:: 1 бр.

За изданието

Издателство:: Human Kinetics
Град на издаване:: Champaign, United States
Година:: 1997 г.
Език:: Английски
Страници:: 149
Корици:: Меки
Категория:: Спорт, туризъм и пътеводители
Тегло (гр.):: 477
Ширина (мм):: 215
Височина (мм):: 275
Дебелина (мм):: 10
ISBN:: 9780880115414

"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 Puhlisher Squash News "I am very impressed with this book. As each step finishes, one is left feeling capable. It is comprehensive. . . and very reader-friendly." Craig Brand Executive Director U.S. Squash Racquets Association * Learn the fundamentals and enjoy competing in this fast-paced tactical game. Whether you already play the game, or are just starting out, Squash: Steps to Success will teach you the skills and strategies you need to play and win. In 12 progressive learning steps, you'll find 82 fun and challenging drills and more than 150 illustrations that will help you master each skill and advance at your own pace. Author Phil Yarrow is a two-time U.S. National Champion and a teaching professional. With Phil as your coach, you'll learn fundamentals and court movement skills, specific strokes for each game situation, and key strategies. Part of the highly popular Steps to Success Series, this book will help you become a skillful, smart, and confident squash player. ** Contents Preface v The Steps to Success Staircase vii The Game of Squash 1 Selecting Your Equipment 11 Step 1 The Grip and Handling the Racket: Control ling the Racket face 15 Step 2 Basic forehand and Backhand Swings: Developing Solid fundamentals 21 Step 3 Court Movement: Improving footwork and Stamina 30 Step 4 Moving and Hitting Within the frontcourt: Developing Patience to Hit the Ball 38 Step 5 Moving and Hitting Within the Backcourt: Deciding Whether to Use the Back Wall 50 Step 6 The Volley: taking the Initiative 59 Step 7 Serve and Return of Serve: Controlling the Rally 69 Step 8 The Boast: Hitting off the Side Wall 84 Step 9 Drop and Lob Shots: Moving Your Opponent Where You Want 99 Step 10 Kill Shots: Attacking Your Opponent 115 Step Tl Disguise and Deception: Keeping Your Opponent Guessing 124 Step 12 Match Play: Preparing Mentally and Physically 129 Rating Your Progress 135 Appendix: Most Influential Players 137 Glossary 145 About the Author 149

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