Entry Level and Exit Outcomes
Entry Level
The majority of the students will have never previously played squash.
The students will have limited knowledge of rules and strategies.
The students will be able to hit a ball with hand/paddle/racquet with limited accuracy.
Two students will have played at a national level and therefore have a superior knowledge of the rules, tactics and technical aspects of a squash match.
Students will be asked their experience in squash on the first day for initial assessment..
Exit Outcomes
By the end of the unit, the students will be able to:
Keep the ball in play.
Serve with consistency and to the most strategic spot on the court.
Alter the speed of a stroke/serve.
Play a lob serve.
Play a forehand shot strategically in the appropriate situation.
Play a backhand shot strategically in a suitable situation.
Use the correct spin (backspin) in an appropriate situation.
Recover/relocate to the defensive position efficiently.
Read the opponent's shot.
Return an opponent's shot with accuracy.