Squash (Steps to Success S.)

Squash (Steps to Success S.)

by PhilipYarrow (Author)

Synopsis

The second edition of "Squash Steps to Success" is fully revised and updated, bringing the tried and tested techniques of the previous edition in line with modern day practice. This time round Yarrow has teamed up with esteemed squash coach Aidan Harrison, to bring even more real court experience to the page. The result? Readers can look forward to two whole new chapters on Advanced Tactics and Conditioning for Squash. Each chapter contains clear, detailed descriptions, photos and illustrations to help improve movement, hitting, disguise and serve. Readers learn how to apply these skills in both defensive and attacking situations, gauging their progress against an intuitive scoring system that helps them to determine when they are ready to move onto the next step. This comprehensive new guide is a shining example of why the million selling "Steps to Success" series has become synonymous with sporting excellence the world over.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: 01 Jun 1997

ISBN 10: 0880115416
ISBN 13: 9780880115414

Media Reviews
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
Author Bio


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.