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.