Content Analysis


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Psychomotor
Cognitive
Rules and Safety -watch the ball at all times
-don't block the striker
-don't crowd your opponent
-hit a controlled ball
-understand the simple rules of the game
-understand how the rules are used in the game
-understand the proper precautions that must be taken to make the game safe
Grip
 
 
 

Forehand
Backhand

-proper hand positioning on the racquet
-proper finger positioning on the racquet
-grip tension
 

-preparation and movement in space to the ball
-proper footwork
-proper contact point
-follow-through
-appropriate shot selection
-appropriate body positioning
-preparation and movement in space to the ball
-balance
-movement in space

-able to remember and use the different grips
-understand why each grip is most effective

-understand that the forehand and back hand form the basis of all shots in squash
-understand fundamental techniques of each shot
-preparation and movement in space to the ball
-know when to use each of these shots

Serve
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Serve Return

-proper footwork
-controlled toss
-proper contact point
-follow-through
-appropriate shot selection
-placement
-balance
 
 
 
 
 

-proper footwork
-body positioning
-proper contact point
-follow-through
-appropriate shot selection
-placement
-movement in space
-balance

-understand that every squash rally must start with a serve
-understand that the serve is the only shot were the student has complete control over the ball
-understand that you can only win a point if you win a rally were you have served
-appropriate selection of serve
-movement in space
-placement
 

-understand that a serve receive is used to try to re-gain an offensive position
-understand basic return of serve
-understand which shot is best for each serve
 

Defensive Boast -proper footwork
-proper contact point
-follow-through
-body positioning
-balance
-correct angle of the ball
-movement in space
-appropriate shot selection
-understand that a boast is used as a defensive shot from the back corners
-know when to use this shot
Forehand Volley's
Backhand Volley's
-proper footwork
-preparation
-movement in space
-proper contact point
-follow-through
body positioning
-balance
-appropriate shot selection
-understand that a volley is used hit the ball as it returns from the front wall before it hits the floor
-know when to use this shot
-understand that this shot can be used to put pressure on their opponent and can be used to re-establish their offensive position
Fitness/Flexibility -body awareness
-biomechanical awareness
-limitations
-understand that squash is a very physically demanding game
-understand that injuries can occur if a player in not properly conditioned
-understand why flexibility is important in the game of squash

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