ISM June 2017-Final

COACHING & INSTRUCTION:
THE SCIENCE OF SQUASH
THESCIENCEOFSQUASH
Never before has such a book been published specifically for squash
– The Science of Squash is a must read for all who have any kind of
interest in either science or squash.
By Stafford Murray
Academic Research and athlete
testimonials suggest that squash is one
the most physically demanding, mentally
draining and tactically challenging sports
in the world. To succeed in squash
requires extreme levels of fitness,
optimal and specific strength, relentless
psychological toughness, intelligent
tactical prowess, and sublime technical
proficiency to mention a few!
The Science of Squash explores how
science has impacted and subsequently
improved elite squash, whilst along the
way, for the first time in squash history,
give examples and case studies from
some of the best players, coaches and
sports scientists in the world of squash.
Within the book there are over 30 content
contributors, 70 colour action pictures,
100 diagrams and 90,000 words bringing
to life the fascinating subject of the
science of squash.
At the beginning of each chapter, and
within, there are quotes from some of
the world’s leading players and coaches
outlining their thoughts and advice on
the sports science discipline subsequently
reviewed and outlined in the chapter
that follows. With contributions from
some of the finest academics and applied
practitioners in the world of squash;
the eleven chapters of the book cover
Physiology, Strength and Conditioning,
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation,
Performance Nutrition, Psychology,
Coaching Science, Skill Acquisition and
Performance Analysis.
Appealing to academics, sport science
students, coaches and players, the book
aims to:
1. Provide an overview of how sports
science is currently used in elite squash
and where appropriate offer sports
science methodologies that could be
deployed by the reader
2. Demonstrate how sports science
techniques and interventions have
impacted both coaches and players at
the elite end of the sport
3. Provide world leading player and
coach quotes, along with case studies,
bringing the outlined scientific theories
to life and giving examples of the
positive (and sometimes negative!)
implementation of sports science
The Science of Squash is published
by Crowood and is available from
amazon.com and all leading book
stores.
This book encompasses all that is currently relevant to
our wonderful game and so much pertains also to those
other most testing sports. It sets out, with forensic analyses
and fascinating case studies from a litany of highly regarded
experts, to give the most excellent must-have guide for the
players, coaches and of course academics, and reaches into
the very core of squash
Jonah Barrington
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