The Science of Sport: Squash
Published on 18. May 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-78500-179-6 (ISBN)
Description
The Science of Sport series is essential reading for students, coaches and performers, physiotherapists, club doctors and professional support staff working in sport. The Science of Sport: Squash offers both scientific research and athlete testimonials to show that squash is one of the most physically demanding, mentally draining, and tactically challenging sports in the world. Success in this sport requires extreme levels of fitness, optimal and specific strength, relentless psychological toughness, intelligent tactical prowess, and sublime technical proficiency.
Reviews / Votes
I have probably tried everything in this book! I would recommend it to anyone that wants to learn more about squash, or simply improve their game. -- Laura Massaro, former World and British Open Champion Stafford and his team have pulled together the most comprehensive book on the Science of Squash in history. This is a must read for all academics, coaches, players and squash fans alike. -- Nick Matthew, three times Wrold Champion and three times Commonwealth Gold MedallistMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Tables, unspecified; Charts; Diagrams; Halftones, color; Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
475 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78500-179-6 (9781785001796)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Stafford Murray
The Science of Sport: Squash
E-Book
10/2016
The Crowood Press Ltd
€28.49
Available for download
Persons
Stafford Murray is a Performance Lead at the English Institute of Sport helping to co-ordinate the sports science delivery to 5 key Great Britain Olympic and Paralympic Sports. As a sports science practitioner Stafford has worked as a consultant with over 15 international and professional sports teams (including the Lawn Tennis Association, English Cricket Board, South African Cricket, McLaren F1, and Welsh Rugby) and to date has presented at 41 international conferences. From 1998 to 2013 Stafford was the head Performance Analyst for the England Squash Team, working with multiple World Individual and Teams Champions during his tenure. He has published over 30 papers on both technical and tactical analysis of squash.