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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
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-proper hand positioning on the racquet
-proper finger positioning on the racquet -grip tension -preparation and movement in space to the ball
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-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
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Serve
Serve Return |
-proper footwork
-controlled toss -proper contact point -follow-through -appropriate shot selection -placement -balance -proper footwork
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-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
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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 |