Teach Yourself Squash

Contents: Preface. 1. The history of Squash. 2. Skills and techniques of Squash: i. The Grip. ii. Footwork. iii. Forehand. iv. Backhand. v. Length. vi. Service. vii. Angle. viii. Reverse angle. ix. Boast. x. Drop shot. xi. Volley. xii. Lob. xiii. Spin. xiv. Cut. xv. Slice. xvi. Return of service. 3. Rules of Squash.

"Squash is an indoor sport which is usually played between single or two players. The object of the game is to win by scoring points. Points are earned one at a time either by winning a rally or by being awarded. Each point won by or awarded to a player shall add one to his score. Each point taken away from a player shall subtract one from his score.

Teach Yourself Squash is an outstanding effort by the author in the field of sports and physical education. By going through this book, any aspirant learner may definitely understand and sharp his/her Squash Skills. It includes all the essentials ingredients of Squash viz., skills, techniques latest rules and court measurements and dimensions along with relevant illustrations.

The present book will be useful for the new aspirants learners, prospective coaches, teachers and students of sports sciences etc." (jacket)