Squash: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"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

Product Description

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 140 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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (June 6, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880115416
• ISBN-13: 978-0880115414
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #213,418 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great tool for beginners, October 27, 1999

By	Val (USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book with my first squash racquet, and found it invaluable in learning the game. Each chapter builds upon the last, giving the impression that when you finish the book you won't need it anymore. However, it is a great resource to refer back to when having trouble with the technique of a particular shot. The author could have provided more drills in each section, but then again, there are other books that are dedicated to drills and improving your game. . .this book's focus is on teaching the beginner.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, Well Structured, Worth Every Penny !!, June 10, 1999

By A Customer

Within 30 pages, this book had made me aware of 2/3 basic problems with my game and given me an insight into how to solve them as well.

Each chapter becomes a building block for successive chapters, allowing you to correct basic faults before trying any advanced techniques. At the end of every (all that I've read) chapter there is a table that lists Common errors found within the area being improved and methods to correct them - I FOUND THIS INVALUABLE!

If I had to find fault, then I wish there were more pictures/drawings to explain the techniques and drills covered. However this won't detract much from my enjoyment of the book!

If you play squash for fun or are a little more serious, this book will have something to help you improve. I only hope the practice goes as well as the theory!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic reference, July 5, 2003

By A Customer

Both beginners and more advanced players should be able to get a lot out of this quality reference work as it offers detailed (yet practical) text, illustrationa and diagrams covering all aspects of the game. The book is considered by most experts in the sport to be among the top two or three instructionals ever published on Squash. It won't make you a championship quality player, but it should help your game no matter what skill level you are currently at.