106 Pages
by Routledge

106 Pages
by Routledge

106 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1949, in Squash Rackets , Mr Hankinson produced something that was outstanding. The written description was reduced to a minimum, and the teaching was built up round the photographs – and these were remarkable for the time. For the first time action photographs illustrated all the strokes in squash rackets, and the young player who acted as model did his work excellently.... Read more

Preface  1. The Principles of the Basic Strokes  2. The Development of Spin and the Use of the Side Walls  3. Tactical Play  4. The Strokes that Count  5. How to Watch a Game  6. Description of the Squash Court and Some Definitions  7. The Rules of Squash Rackets.

Biography

J. T. Hankinson (1904-1962)

Review for the original edition:

“This book should be read by all club players, schoolboys and newcomers to the game. Even the first-class player can learn something from the parts dealing with service.” – Manchester Guardian