Fundamentals of squash: Basic shots & tactics

Emphasizes the importance of controlling the centre court position and the awareness of position in relation to one’s opponent. Demonstrates the cross-court angle, corner drop, and lob shots.

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Credits

production company

Athletic Institute

Duration

00:10:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

507078

Language

English

Subject categories

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Squash

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1979

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