Piece of Cake: Recipe for a winning game of squashhttp://leilanirorani.publishpath.comWed, 10 Feb 2010 14:56:31 GMTpieceofcakefeedhttp://feedburner.google.com5 games to masterhttp://leilanirorani.publishpath.com/5-games-to-masterWed, 25 Nov 2009 09:08:01 GMTLeilani Rorani
  • Basic game - playing safe and tight down the wall; not going for any winners
  • Power game - hitting the ball hard
  • Attacking game - going for winners
  • Floating game - slowing the game down 
  • MASTER game - a mixture of all four already mentioned

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  • long
  • short
  • high
  • low
  • hard
  • soft

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    1. length
    2. cross court
    3. lob
    3 shots to hit the ball to the front of the court:
    1. boast
    2. drop
    3. kill
    1 shot to volley, and 
    1 shot to serve the ball

    Each shot is important and needs the other to make up the recipe that can be baked into a winning game of squash.

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    1. Grip: how to hold the racket correctly
    2. Swing: how to swing the racket correctly (forehand and backhand)
    3. Footwork: how to step into the ball correctly
    4. Ready position: how to react quickly (your racket & your feet) to the speed of the ball

    ]]>    http://leilanirorani.publishpath.com/4-fundamentals    5 essential items to carry in your squash baghttp://leilanirorani.publishpath.com/5-essential-items-to-carry-in-your-squash-bagWed, 25 Nov 2009 08:47:34 GMTLeilani Rorani

    Remember to bring:

    1. squash clothes
    2. squash shoes & socks
    3. squash racket/s (1 or 2)
    4. protective eye-wear
    5. squash balls (blue dot, single-yellow dot, or double-yellow dot)

    Other:

    • replacement racket grips (scissors)
    • a bottle of water
    • some fruit for energy
    • towel
    • for girls: hair ties, bobby pins, headband
    • bandanna to wear on your fore-head to stop the sweat from fogging up your protective eye-wear
    You can buy all your squash equipment at the club pro shop or a local sports shop.

    ]]>    http://leilanirorani.publishpath.com/5-essential-items-to-carry-in-your-squash-bag    Leilani Roranihttp://leilanirorani.publishpath.com/aboutWed, 25 Nov 2009 08:46:36 GMTLeilani Rorani

    • Former world number one squash champion
    • Two time British Open champion
    • Two time World Open finalist
    • World doubles champion
    • Commonwealth Games doubles and mixed doubles gold medallist
    • Four time New Zealand champion
    • New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year
    • Two time New Zealand Maori Sportsperson of the Year
    • Honoured by Her Majesty The Queen as a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
    • New Zealand Squash Hall of Fame inductee
    • Claimed a total of 16 titles on the WISPA World Tour over a 12 year professional career

    • Born April 1974, in Hamilton, New Zealand
    • Second to youngest of five children (3 sisters, 1 brother)
    • Married Blair Rorani, July 2002
    • Retired from professional squash September 2002, age 28 years old
    • Mother of three beautiful children
    • Currently lives in Wellington, New Zealand

    ]]>    http://leilanirorani.publishpath.com/about    Site disclaimerhttp://leilanirorani.publishpath.com/site-disclaimerMon, 09 Nov 2009 17:21:04 GMTLeilani RoraniThe exercises and routines detailed on this website are suitable for normally healthy adults. The author does not accept responsibility for loss or damage suffered by individuals as a result of following any advice on this website. It is strongly recommended that individuals suffering from, or with a history of, high blood pressure, heart disease or any other medical condition, only undertake demanding physical exertion after seeking professional advice from their doctor.

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