Weve narrowed down the best squash books for you to read when you. The book is great for all other aspects of the singles squash game too, specifically on shot selection and when to use. Doubles squash is a type of gameplay of the racket sport squash played by four people in twoperson teams. So says pat blaskower in her excellent book, the art of doubles. The most important technique is to know when to use a backhand serve, and when to use a forehand serve.
On the ball is that as well as being extremely readable. Fundamentals of doubles tennis tactics and strategy. This book is for the doubles enthusiast who wants to better understand doubles strategy, tactics, and even philosophy. For many doubles players their is a clear distinction over which return is stronger and which return is. But the best way for two people to sharpen their doubles skills is to play what i call crosscourt singles. Doubles tennis tactics for recreational players stormon, gyata on. Technique, tactics, training crowood sports guides tennis. This is the first tip in our series called get into the game. Paul metzler discusses in text and illustrations the techniques and strategy of doubles tennis. Doubles squash was first played at the racquet club of philadelphia in 1907. Squash bcs doubles committee is a standing committee responsible for promoting and furthering the game of doubles squash in all facilities.
My usta teammates and i learned a ton about doubles strategy over the past few months from roger dowdswell, tennis director at manhattan plaza racquet club. Doubles requires a good partner, shot selection, court. The most important and critical decision in playing winning doubles is to pick a good partner and to practice with him or her regularly so you know what they do under pressure and what shots they like to hit, so you can position yourself. You can obviously set up drills for the important shots in doubles, e. This was the original strategy book on the game of squash and the tactics hashim. First you must realize when you are in a good position to attack or defend, and once that is determined, then you can decide which attacking or defensive shot you want to play. Doubles squash can be played on a singles court but is a far better game on the correct size court. It contains 63 drills that show you how to practice the patterns and make them part of your routine during match play. Tennis,killer doubles, tennis the ultimate guide tennis strategies how to win more matches book 1 badminton. The objective of the game is to hit the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. The players alternate in striking the ball with their racquets onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court. Tennis server wild cards a primer on doubles tactics. But, did you know that the top players realize one thing before starting to train outside the squash court.
And why do they all cover stroke mechanics when we aging adults wont be learning any new tricks any time soon. Eric wammock has more than 30 years experience in the tennis industry. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Rule number 1 in doubles squash is to have a good partner. The first comprehensive history of squash in the united states, squash incorporates every aspect of this increasingly popular sport. Download squash tutorial pdf version tutorialspoint. Written for doubles players, about doubles players, by a doubles. These patterns will increase consistency, put more pressure on opponents, and result in greater success in competitions. Whether youre trying to improve your doubles game or are just getting started playing tennis with a partner, the art of doubles is the book for you. Check this out, it should help you with choosing your shots. This is one of the best modern books on modern tennis techniques and tactics that i have come across. The gap between who i thought i was and the ipad double everyone else saw was the. You are either attacking the ball or attacking position. Competitive players, coaches, and instructors will love the books simple approach for practice and play.
A wise and well thought out series of doubles tennis tactics must be executed if a team wishes to progress to a higher level. Technique, tactics, training crowood sports guides squash. A primer on the game of doubles squash peter briggs. This book features year round racquetball and squash specific weight training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results. Fred hatfields sport specific conditioning series killer doubles. Squash, the isda international squash doubles association and the wdsa. The committee is responsible for encouraging the orderly development of all levels of doubles squash players in bc. Today there are four major doubles organizations overseeing the sport in north america and more than 15,000 players. Flynn page 4 with a bit of thought, the coach can devise or adapt tactically sound drills and routines that will allow the player to rehearse the tactics that you wish them to employ in a repetitive and competitive manner. Doubles tactics are mostly based around attacking play.
Crosscourt singles is a full game with normal tennis scoring using the diagonally opposite halves of the doubles court. A good crosscourt shot will break high at the wall just behind the red line, making it a difficult shot to volley off the wall. Some basic squash fundamental tactics which skilled players use in order to win the. The best partnerships tend to have each player being particularly suits to the side that they are covering in my case i prefer backhand or front. Tennis, racquetball, handball, squash, platform tennis, jai alai dr. Facebook like, comment and share with friends, families and associates.
Doubles positioning is about how you and your partner cover the court. Dan zammit lewis brad hindle malta v england squash doubles 2014 commonwealth games. Best books on squash and how to find them online bosssquash. Singles and doubles tennis strategies audiobook by. This book highlights squash only in the usa, so for players in europe or asia you have to look elsewhere if you can get your hands on this book, im told it gives a great overview of the history of squash specifically with squashs start in england. Roger is a former world top60 player who competed multiple times at wimbledon, us open, french open and the australian open. When you carry a squash racquet in new york city, people admire you. Or if you are unfit, then you will miss out on many attacking.
Winning tennis strategies and drills pat blaskower on. Being a user of planned strategy, i presumed a book on doubles tennis tactics would be informative. Information posted on this blog dates back to 1973. Squash is a racket and ball sport played by two singles or four players doubles squash in a. A history of the game and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Tennis doubles tactics involve the strategy used by a single team, the shot selection, court awareness and placements of strokes. Players often experience pars and hiho as requiring different tactics and player attributes. I formation doubles strategies classic doubles strateg.
Doubles tactics generally fall into two distinct game patterns sideside or frontback. If you enjoyed this blog and you would like to stay updated on all things squash, make sure to follow global squash coach on your preferred social media medium. The strategy in squash doubles differs from that of singles squash but doubles is an exciting game with a fast ball and player positioning on the court. Some players use touch such as drop shots or lobs, some go for outright winning shots such as kills to the nick and then others just rely on their ability to hit the ball hard. While double up is primarily about the ins and outs of doubles squash with many doubles drills, almost all of the book dedicated to the mental and emotional part of the game translate into the singles game as well. Your range of tactical options will be heavily influenced by your hitting skill, your movement skill, and your physical fitness. Shes one of the most intelligent squash gurus, but what makes her really unique is she is able to connect the dots with squash and a squash players temperment and personality along with all the other facets of the game doubles or singles. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Louis cayer is the author of doubles tennis tactics 3. The 201920 sda pro tour featured an undulating mix of sparkling performances, a bewildering series of illtimed injuries to toptier players, a host of unexpected results and a kaleidoscope of changing faces in or near the winners circle. Squash tactics need to be tailored around the style of your opponent. The aim is for one partner to cover one side whilst the other covers the opposite side of the court.
The last chapter is on hardball doubles from squash and hedge fund legend victor niederhoffer. The last chapter is on hardball doubles from squash and hedge. The patterns presented in the book worked for me and they will work for any doubles team. Us squash hosts several different national doubles championships throughout the season. He was most recently the head tennis professional and club manager at the top ranked sea pines resort on hilton head island, where he worked for nearly 17 years. All the content and graphics published in this ebook are the property of. Many tactics in tennis are designed primarily to make the opponents uncomfortable and this is no exception. The rules for both squash and squash 57 are almost identical, and to put them simply, you hit a ball against a wall. In every match, tennis doubles tactics plays a huge role in the overall success of a team. The pro mens tour sda pro tour rivals the mens singles tour in the united states and the womens pro tour wsda pro tour continues to grow.
These are tactics we all understand, but, in a match, what are your instinctive patterns. Rule number 2 is to not let your ego get in the way. Lobbing off the return creates instant chaos on the other side of the net. Author pat blaskower is your personal coach, guiding and encouraging you and your partner to play winning tennis by showing you how to. Doubles tennis tactics teaches you what positions and movements to use and what shots to make using proven patterns of play. Eric kastle womens tennis tactics doubles tennis tactics chess. I am strictly a beginners doubles player, but have played tennis on and off since childhood and so understand the game basics. Pro tennis player and coach, joseph correa, teaches you the most important singles and doubles tennis strategies and tactics around to help you maximize your potential. Every squash player realizes this fact as soon as rallies get a bit longer. Doubles squash is a fantastic game to play and the variability of play can be dramatic. Doubles squash is an exciting, actionpacked and funfilled sport a doubles squash court is 1. This information can be used by squash coaches to gain a further understanding to the requirements of squash.
Doubles is a fast paced, complex game involving constant activity by all four players. Squash stamina squash is a sport requiring stamina. Like all sports, the full rules are detailed and comprehensive, so weve summarised the basic rules of both sports below and provided pdfs if. Unlike in tennis, in squash you cant hit the lines with the ball, or its considered out. Squashskills was launched with the goal of giving everyone access to highlevel squash coaching, to help them become the best player they. Osdl season 2020 2019 2018 20172020 2019 2018 2017. Each position has a job to do during every exchange, which is vital to the outcome of the point. Whether youre trying to improve your doubles game or are just getting started playing tennis with a partner.
Victor highlights the differences between hardball doubles and softball singles. Squash is a racket and ball sport played by two singles or four players doubles squash in a fourwalled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. Squash is played by two people singles or four people doubles in a room. Dan zammit lewis brad hindle malta v england squash. No other racquetball or squash book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book by author james zug focuses on the history of squash in the usa. Very occasionally, when his tactics arent working, he lets out a motherfocker. Invented by english schoolboys in the 1850s, squash first came to the united states in 1884 when st. Doubles began at the racquet club of philadelphia in 1907 when fred. In doubles, always make choices that improve your opportunities to play attacking shots especially smashes and net kills. Number one mens doubles player, 2002 mens doubles olympic gold medalist, 2000 coach cayer helped me achieve the number one ranking in the world, and now he shares his teachings in doubles tennis tactics. This book is the perfect guide to tactics and strategy on court, with easy to understand explanation and diagrams.