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Features and reviews in Squash World... England Squash magazine... Reviews in Coachwise, SportsTeacher, School Sport and Sport England.
| Acknowledgements |
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Part I Introduction to Squash |
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2 Getting Started: Equipment |
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4 Playing the Game and How to Get Involved |
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7 Introduction and Philosophy |
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8 Technique and Stroke Production |
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9 Developing a Skilful Game |
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10 Tactics and Making it All Work |
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Part III Fitness and Mental Toughness |
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12 Energy Systems and the Physical Demands of Squash |
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14 Guidelines for Training |
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16 Training for Core Stability |
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18 Nutrition for Training and Playing |
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19 Mental Toughness and Working Relationships |
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| Appendix I Summary of Winners |
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| Appendix II Code of Conduct for Squash Coaches |
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| Glossary |
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| Useful Contacts and Addresses |
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Peter A Hirst is a highly experienced coach and coach educator. He is the former Performance and Coaching Director of England Squash where he had overall responsbility for the England national teams, player pathways, coach education and accreditation and all supporting programmes; during his tenure of office England held all World and European team titles. Peter was also a squash player for over thirty years and has a vast coaching experience at all levels. For ten years he was head of Coaching New Zealand, the generic coach education arm for sport in New Zealand.
