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Squash Tennis by Richard C. Squires
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interfere with your opponent's stroke.

All of your shots should be hit with a purpose, which is to keep your
opponent off balance, away from the "T," and of course, eventually to
defeat him. Change of pace, therefore, is of utmost importance. Break
up your opponent's rhythm, never allow him to get grooved, frequently do
the unexpected, so that he loses confidence in his anticipation and,
subsequently, goes on the defensive.

At all times be offensive. The game of Squash Tennis has known many
so-called "great getters," but they invariably have succumbed to
"purposeful power" and the aggressively angled shots of players with the
burning desire to win, "the killer instinct" that spurs the great players
to go all out for every point.

Play each point like an individual match. Don't let up or intentionally
"throw" a game. Squash Tennis, as with all racquet games, is a sport of
momentum. Many a tide has changed, many a match won when seemingly it
has been hopelessly lost. Go after every point as though you were down
Match Point and had to win it. "Coasting" shatters your concentration,
and lost concentration can well mean a lost match. Play to win as
quickly as you can.

Finally, assume your opponent will retrieve even your best shots. Don't
underestimate his ability or overestimate your shot-making prowess.
Remember the speed of the ball actually gives your opponent more time to
get to it. Always be ready for anything until the ball is actually ruled
dead and the rally has ended.


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