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. Key topics covered include: . How sports science has developed in squash and how it is deployed by elite players and coaches. . Case studies and testimonials from some of the world's greatest players and coaches highlighting the value and impact of sports science in elite squash. . Sports science methodologies and interventions that all players and coaches can use to enhance the physical, mental, technical and tactical attributes required to succeed in squash. AUTHOR: 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 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. SELLING POINTS: . Provides an overview of the principles and practice of sport science and how these impact on player development at all levels of sport. . Presents a detailed analysis of the latest ways in which science has influenced and improved the sport of squash. . Of great interest to sport science professionals, teachers and students and squash players. . Illustrated with 38 colour photographs, graphs and tables. 55 colour photos, 22 diagrams, 10 graphs, 36 tables
Industry Reviews
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 Medallist
