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Improve Your Squash Game: 101 Drills, Coaching Tips and Resources

Improve Your Squash Game: 101 Drills, Coaching Tips and Resources

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This guide has definitely helped my game
Review: "Improve Your Squash Game" is everything it promised to be and has helped me to improve some aspects of my game that I was not happy with. The chapter "14 Tips to improve your overall game" was absolutely well worth buying the book. The drills actually make me enjoy my drilling sessions and have improved my game markedly.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This guide has definitely helped my game
Review: "Improve Your Squash Game" is everything it promised to be and has helped me to improve some aspects of my game that I was not happy with. The chapter "14 Tips to improve your overall game" was absolutely well worth buying the book. The drills actually make me enjoy my drilling sessions and have improved my game markedly.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This guide has definitely helped my game
Review: "Improve Your Squash Game" is everything it promised to be and has helped me to improve some aspects of my game that I was not happy with. The chapter "14 Tips to improve your overall game" was absolutely well worth buying the book. The drills actually make me enjoy my drilling sessions and have improved my game markedly.

Rating: 0 stars
Summary: Endorsements for Improve Your Squash Game
Review: "This book is the most practical and useful publication on squash that I know..." His Highness, Prince Imran, Emeritus President, World Squash Federation. "Every squash player should keep this book in their racquet bag. Practice makes perfect." Lisa Opie, M.B.E., 1991 British Open Champion "An impressive book for anyone serious about improving their squash." John Nimick, Executive Director, Professional Squash Association. "A must for every coach or teaching professional." Bill Barhite, Former Squash Coach, Vassar College. Foreword is written by Sue Cogswell, National Director, Squash South Africa and Five Times British Champion.

Rating: 0 stars
Summary: TABLE OF CONTENTS


Review: Foreword

Introduction: Why Drill?

Chapter 1: Drilling For Success: How To Get The Most From The Drills

Chapter 2: 14 Tips To Improve Your Overall game

Chapter 3: Service
Tips
Drills 1-2

Chapter 4: Return Of Service
Tips
Drills 3-4

Chapter 5: Forehand And Backhand Drive
Tips
Drills 5-28
Tips
* Straight Drive
Tips
* Cross Court Drive
Tips
* "Put Away"

Chapter 6: Boast
Tips
Drills 29-46
Tips
* Forehand and Backhand Boast
Tips
* Volley Boast

Chapter 7: Forehand And Backhand Volley
Tips
Drills 47-69
Tips
* Cross Court and Straight Length Volley
Tips
* "Put Away"

Chapter 8: Forehand And Backhand Lob
Tips
Drills 70-83

Chapter 9: Forehand And Backhand Drop Shot
Tips
Drills 84-101
Tips
* Straight Drop Shot
Tips
* Cross Court Drop Shot

Chapter 10: Conditioned Games

Appendix 1: Stretching Exercises

Appendix 2: World Squash Federation Affiliated Associations

Appendix 3: Glossary

Suggested Reading



Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Best Book On Squash YouCan Buy!!
Review: I have recently become a squash player and picked Pippa Sales' book to help me. I couldn't have chosen a better one. Written in very clear language with excellent drill descriptions. The stretch exercises in the back of the book are wonderful, even for non-squash players. This book is well worth the alrleady bargain price. I highly recommend it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: An excellent book for squash players
Review: I have recently become a squash player and picked Pippa Sales' book to help me. I couldn't have chosen a better one. Written in very clear language with excellent drill descriptions. The stretch exercises in the back of the book are wonderful, even for non-squash players. This book is well worth the alrleady bargain price. I highly recommend it.

Rating: 0 stars
Summary: Synopsis of "Improve Your Squash Game"
Review: Practicing is fun? Yes, it can be. The book "Improve Your Squash Game" by Pippa Sales certainly makes it so. There are sufficient practices, covering every shot played in squash, to keep players of every level interested.


The author, Pippa Sales, has been involved with squash as a player, coach and manager for 25 years. Pippa has coached players of all levels, from beginners to world ranked professionals in Australia, England, South Africa and the United States.


"Improve Your Squash Game" is easy to read and use. From the introduction, where you will discover why practicing is important to the final chapter on Conditioned Games, "Improve Your Squash Game" is filled with valuable tips on how to improve every shot in squash. There are practices you can do alone and practices you can do with a partner. There are also diagrams to illustrate each shot and other valuable points such as "where on the front wall to hit the ball for a length drive."


The chapter on "14 Tips To Improve Your Overall game" reiterates what every player should be doing on court but so often forgets, such as "Use all four corners of the court"; "Practice all areas of your game, not just the shots you find easy"; and "Vary the pace of the game." These tips and the others are explained in the text.


Court movement is a skill many players have difficulty with. The tip "Move to where you want to hit the ball from. Do not move directly to the ball," which is illustrated by a diagram and a more detailed explanation, will help those who struggle with this common problem.


The tip "Boast with an objective - for example, to move your opponent forward - not for the sake of boasting" can be found in the chapter on the Boast. This tip points out a common mistake among squash players and makes you more aware of when to hit a boast. With "Improve Your Squash Game," you can venture into the realm of the volley boast and the attacking volley where you will discover how to go for the nick.


The chapter on the lob will inspire you to practice this very effective and often under utilized shot. The following tips, "Use the lob to change the pace of the game and to break your opponent's rhythm. If your opponent likes a fast paced game, slow him or her down by lobbing" and "A good lob can change your situation from one of defense to one of attack. The lob helps you to regain control of a rally." The many simple but powerful tips can help players raise their game.


The chapter on Conditioned Games provides players with game situations in which to practice the skills learned in the book. Conditioned games can be a lot of fun because they create a competitive situation but maintain the focus on practicing particular shots.


To round out this book is an appendix with stretching exercises, a listing of the World Squash Federation member organizations, a glossary and an extensive suggested reading list.




Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Best Book On Squash YouCan Buy!!
Review: The more drills you will do the MORE "LUCKY" you will be in the court. Best squash drill book available in the market. Don't miss it if you see it anywhere!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Best Book On Squash YouCan Buy!!
Review: The more drills you will do the MORE "LUCKY" you will be in the court. Best squash drill book available in the market. Don't miss it if you see it anywhere!!


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