The Science of Sport: Squash
Published on 31. October 2016
240 pages
978-1-78500-180-2 (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
Illustrations; 36 Tables, unspecified; 10 Charts; 22 Diagrams; 55 Halftones, color
File size
8,89 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78500-180-2 (9781785001802)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Stafford Murray
The Science of Sport: Squash
Book
05/2016
The Crowood Press Ltd
€30.00
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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.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the Editors
- About the Authors
- About the Players and Coaches
- Forewords by Jonah Barrington and Peter Nicol MBE
- Preface
- 1 The Evolution of Sport Science in Squash: Edward M.Winter
- 2 Physiological Underpinnings of Training and Match Play in Squash: Edward M.Winter and Mark Campbell
- 3 Strength and Conditioning in Squash: Keith Barker and Mark Campbell
- 4 Physiotherapy in Squash: Jade Leeder, Ian Horsley and Jonathan Leeder
- 5 Performance Nutrition: Applying the Science: Chris Rosimus and Stephanie Shreeve
- 6 Effective Mental Training for Performance: Kirsten Barnes
- 7 The Psychology of Match Play: Simon Hartley
- 8 The Science and Art of Coaching: Danny Massaro (with David Pearson)
- 9 Skill Acquisition in Squash: Oliver Logan and Nic James
- 10 Current Applications of Performance Analysis Techniques in Squash: Mike Hughes, Julia Wells, Stafford Murray, Mandie De Beer and Michael T. Hughes
- 11 What Learning Can we Take from this Book?: Mike Hughes and Stafford Murray
- Index
