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2013 Issue 3

• NEWS: England stutter to Euro double, Shabana out of title defence
   

• POINTS OF VIEW: James Willstrop on Jahangir Khan
   

• WSF NEWS: Squash well placed and waiting
   

• TRIBUTE: Coach’s tribute to Harry Faulkner
   

• PREVIEW: Vanessa Atkinson assesses the British Open challengers to Nicol David

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• FEATURES include:

• - Simpson on the rise

• - Injury knocks Richards out of Open

• - Fallows prepares for World Juniors

• - Is England’s ‘golden age’ nearly over?

• - Heart attacks in squash
   

• WORKSHOP:

• - The game plan

• - The Squash Workshop 4

• - Cabooter on pressure

• - Rules you should know

• - Camps and courses

• - Top shots

• - All about defibrillators

• - Cameron Pilley and his heart rate monitor
   

• OFF COURT:

• - Hull university refurbishment

• - Windsor club saved

• - Kit aid and squash
   

• ON COURT

• - Round-up

• - 10 years of Canary Wharf

• - National Masters champions

• - Massaro’s CourtCare Open

• - PSA World Tour

• - Perry’s debut and ESR round-up

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• HISTORY:

• - The British Open in Yorkshire
   

• GALLERY:

• Rod Gilmour’s personal view
   

• NOTICEBOARD:

• - All the listings on your sport

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2013 ISSUE 2

• NEWS: Roger Federer backing squash's Olympic bid; Amr Shabana boosts Egypt's world team title campaign; rugby gets behind squash; the World Championship's final stages at Manchester Central.

• POINTS OF VIEW: Comment on the World Series Finals TV coverage; report on Peter Nicol's 7 Continent Challenge with Tim Garner.

• WSF NEWS: The St Petersburg Olympic hurdle; Al Tamimi on top; referees' conference; NZ to host AGM; Siyoli's double.

• FEATURES include:

  - Geoff Hunt on his Qatar job 

  - SquashTV's development and seven steps to the future

  - Squash mum Basma El Shorbagy

  - Sachin Tendulkar's squash endorsement

  - Nicol David's mental edge

  - The fearless Peruvian teenager

• CANARY WHARF CLASSIC
  - Your guide to London's favourite event

• WORKSHOP

  - Comment on the mental game

  - Camps and courses

  - Pro Points from Simon Rosner

  - Coaches' Corner on Malcolm Willstrop's Colombian trip

  - Shots from the Squash Workshop

  - Peter Nicol on his battles with Jansher Khan

• OFF COURT
  - King signs for Ashaway

• ON COURT

  - Matthew and Waters are the best of British

  - News from the PSA and WSA Tours

  - It's Ramy's title in Richmond

  - Chris Walker and Paul Johnson on life in the USA

• HISTORY
  - Dicky Rutnagur's 1974 report on Mo Yasin's British Open final default

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2013 ISSUE 1

• NEWS provides an update on squash's bid for Olympic inclusion and lists the PSA and WSA award-winners
• POINTS OF VIEW celebrates Nicol David's remarkable achievement of seven world titles and criticises the three-referee panel system

• FEATURES include:
  -Malcolm Willstrop's and Ian McKenzie's views on Ramy Ashour's World Championship success
  - Mohamed El Shorbagy talking to Rod Gilmour about his rise to the top and why he has made the English West Country his base
  -  Richard Eaton looking back on Nicol David's World Open victory and how her challengers fared
  - Amr Shabana explaining why he is not retiring just yet
  - James Willstrop outlining the influence girlfriend Vanessa Atkinson has had on his career
  - Richard Eaton's preview of the British National Championships
  - Simon Redfern's look at Hull, venue for the British Open for the next two years

• WORKSHOP comprises:
  - Paul Carter explaining why coaches should have more confidence in their players' ability to solve problems
  - The ESR's Mandie Tromp talking about rally-ending analysis
  - Ian McKenzie warning against coaching overload and revisiting some of his key and original ideas
  - Peter Nicol recalling his long and challenging rivalry with Jonathon Power

• ON COURT: David Campion tells Simon Redfern why he was so encouraged by English performances at the British Junior Open, plus news and round-ups from PSA, WSA and ESR events
• HISTORY goes back 34 years to Heather McKay's world title win
• FROM THE GALLERY: Alan Thatcher provides a personal view of events on and off court

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2012 ISSUE 6

Issue 6 of The Squash Player magazine includes features and contributions from Peter Nicol, Ross Norman, Gawain Briars, Phil Whitlock, James Willstrop, Richard Eaton, Alan Thatcher, Rod Gilmour, Howard Harding and Ian McKenzie:

• NEWS reveals Egypt’s unique world squash record and James Willstrop’s book making a prestigious shortlist
• POINTS OF VIEW examines the Egyptian squash revolution; includes a letter from Phil Whitlock bemoaning the lack of quality control at events; and reviews a clash on drugs policy
• WORLD SQUASH details the Olympic Countdown
• HOWARDS’S WAY reviews a young Egyptian match-up, the Malawi no.1’s extraordinary passion for squash, Nicol David’s flashmobs and how Pablo Rawden beat the same player twice in one tournament
• FEATURES include:

-  Nick Matthew and James Willstrop going head to head, with Rod Gilmour asking the questions

-  Nicol David explaining what her life is like in Amsterdam, while Ronald Fauvel talks about his job as her structural integrator

-  Thierry Lincou looking back on his memorable career with Richard Eaton

-  Ramy Ashour talking to Alan Thatcher about his return to top form and how he conquered his demons

-  All you want to know in the build-up to the Men’s World Championship and Women’s World Open

• WORKSHOP comprises:

-  Gawain Briars making some points about scoring and tactics

-  A review of Matthew Syed’s book ‘Bounce’

-  Javier Reviriego Sanz sharing his course experiences

-  James Willstrop’s book extract details his ‘day of death’

-  A lesson from Ian McKenzie’s ‘The Squash Workshop’ scrutinising a key area in your game

-  Peter Nicol advising you to learn from your mistakes and revealing the trauma behind his British Open jinx in his SquashSkills.com article

• ON COURT: Ross Norman’s report on his trip to Pakistan, James Zug’s letter from America, a summary of Egypt’s Women’s World Championship win, plus news and round-ups from the PSA and WSA
• HISTORY goes back 36 years to Geoff Hunt’s finest hour
• FROM THE GALLERY: Alan Thatcher provides a personal view of events on and off court

For magazine information and orders please go to: www.squashplayershop.co.uk

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2012 Issue 5
(ESR members Issue)

• Against the Odds
  Rod Gilmour meets Mike Lee, the man behind squash’s Olympic bid

• Waters’ Comeback
  Richard Eaton charts Alison Waters’ return from a career-threatening injury

• Behind the Trojan
  Rod Gilmour examines the team behind double world champion Nick Matthew

• Squash’s Big Games
  Rod Gilmour previews squash’s inclusion in the 2014 Commonwealth Games

• Matthew Again
  Malcolm Willstrrop reports on Nick Matthew’s British Grand Prix win

• Legends Return
  Martin Bronstein is at St George’s Hill in Surrey to watch the return of the legends

• Calling the Shots
  Expert Advice from the ESR performance team:

• Keir’s Column: Carter’s Corner: My Sessions: Connecting Up; Young’s Tips: Performing Under Pressure; News; Hand Notation & Analysis; Campion - The Team-builder.

• Workshop
  Comment; Q & A: How can I improve my game; Secrets: Prepare to win; Tips from SquashSkill.com; Book extract: Mountains of Pain; Camps & Courses

• Shipshape and Bristol Fashion
  Hadrian Stiff, director and founder of elitesquash, reports on the emergence of Bristol as a major centre for the sport in the UK

AND: Off Court news; PSA World Tour; Mathew’s British GP Milestone; On Court; Cleethorpe’s; ESR Round-up, Zug’s Column: Colleges go International; History; Garner’s Gallery; News; Points of View; Letters

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2012 Issue 4

• Brothers in Arms
  Rod Gilmour reports on Marwan El Shorbagy’s second world junior title 

• Ahead of her time
  Nour El Sherbini has reached her targets so what’s next asks Rod Gilmour 

• Golan Heights
  First the lows and now the highsRichard Eaton assesses Borja Golan’s return 

• How to be World-Class
  Simon Hartley explains how you can emulate world-class players by switching your focus quickly 

• Top Shots
  Willstrop’s backhand volley and the PDA cycle 

• Book Extract
  Mountian High 

• Kiwi connection
  Paul Hornsby is in New Zealand

• Workshop
  Camp America, Coaches Corner, 10 secrets - Prepare to Win, Off Court, PSA World Tour, Klipstein interview, Masters of the Universe, WSA World Tour, On Court, History 40 years ago in The Squash Player magazine

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2012 Issue 3

In Great Nick
Nick Matthew wins a third British Open title at the O2

David Challenged
Nicol David sees off a young pretender to win her fourth Open title

Cool Coolhurst
The Coolhurst club has four new courts in North London

Calling the Shots
Technique or Tactics asks Paul Carter; My Tip’s from Nick Matthew; Performance Analysis

Workshop
Champions secrets, Coaches Corner, Squashskill launch, camps,

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2012 Issue 2

• Talking TV
  The second part of Ian McKenzie’s talk with Joey Barrington

• Pick of the Future
  Martin Bronstein meets Pakistani hopeful Maria Toor Pakay

• The Lone Ranger
  Richard Eaton assess World Open surprise package Samantha Teran

• Star of India
  Richard Eaton meets determinded young Indian star Dipika Pallikal

• Crisis Management
  Can you change your game when it’s in crisis asks Simon Hartley?

• What are the Tactics needed to beat Nick Matthew?
  It is not easy but here is what to do?

• In Gear with Mohamed El Shorbagy

• Book: Hard Talk
  With the British Open imminent James Willstrop explains what it is like

AND: Canary Wharf, National, Round-Up, Eaton’s World, Thatcher abroad; Ayton on the essence of sport; obituary - Nur Khan; USA today

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2012 Issue 1

• Nick Mathew - My World Open
  The world champion’s diary from Rotterdam with Rod Gilmour

• David’s Masterclass
  The world champions top 10 tactics

• Willstrop launches new book
  James Willstrop’s year in a new book with Rod Gilmour

• The Best Yet
  James Willstrop tells Richard Eaton how he reached world no.1

• Mentally in tune
  The right mental state means everything explains Simon Hartley

• Calling the Shots
  The ESR’s performance team on: Seminars, Keir’s column; Carter’s Corner; Alison Water’s practice tips; Lee Drew interview and Robbo’s Routines

AND: Pro Tips from James Willstrop; Newton’s Law; In Gear with James Willstrop; Return of the Open; Bronstein’s Travels, Talking to Joey, Malcolm Willstrop honoured, Inflating Squash, Shabana ends British Jinx

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2011 Issue 6

• Gaultier hot in Desert
  Gregory Gaultier triumphs in Qatar and the young talent comes through

• Perfection
  Nicol David hits top form for her sixth world title

• Life or Death
  Nick Matthew finds the meaning of life in Rotterdam

• Palmer’s Last Post
  Two-time champion David Palmer makes his last appearance in the World Open

• Q & A
  Opponents read my game easily - what should I do?

• Top Shots
  Nick Matthew’s Straight Backhand Drive

• Reviewing your mental game
  When you are reviewing your performances don’t forget your mental game advises Simon Hartley

• In Gear with Karim Darwish

AND: Zug on Bermuda, Garner’s Gallery, Gilmour’s World Open diary, Squash Dope, Steve Line gets emotional, Magdi Saad obituary

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2011 Issue 5 

• Q & A
  Training – what is the best training

• Secrets
  How to talk positively to yourself

• Carter’s Corner
  Get Moving

• Chris Robertson
  The National Coach talks to Jayden Hocking - ‘Keep it simple’ he says

• 90 second and counting
  How to you advise players between games

• Book Review
  The Anatomy of Stretching

• Kit Mot
  How do you score?

• In Gear with Peter Barker

AND:

Club Scene, League participation problem, Hallamshire – Vision and Action, Masterclass at the Nationals, Ryder King in Kent, PSA World Tour, From the Gallery with Gilmour.

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2011 Issue 4 

• A Very Competitive Man
  Martin Bronstein talks to the millionaire backing the Danish team

• Nearly Man
  Former world no.2 Gogi Allauddin tells his unique story

• Q & A:
  Keeping it tight
  What to do if your shots keep coming out from the side wall

• Off Court with Gregory Gaultier
  What is your dream car asks The Squash Player?

• What makes a Great Coach?

• Wycliffe Times

• Game on with Ramy Ashour

• In Gear with Laurens Jan Anjema

AND: Olympic news, world team preview, Locker Room, Resources, On Court, PSA World Tour, Marwan El Shorbagy, world junior champion; Zug from the US; Thatcher at Richmond, Zug at world junior championships, Garner from the Gallery

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2011 Issue 3

• Game On with Nick Matthew
  Nick Matthew’s favourite shots, practices and tips

• Secrets of Winning Squash
  How to sense the gaps

• Pro Points
  Peter Nicol explains how to move up in the game

• What makes a Great Player
  Simon Hartley looks beyond the obvious

• Locker Room
  Amr Shabana explains how important his equipment is to him

• Rural Academy
  Matt Wagg visits Hunt’s Country Squash club in rural Cambridgeshire and finds out why it is flourishing

AND: Movement, Squash Diary, Jon Carney on facilities, England back on top in Europe, Classic Nick at Canary Wharf, Selby national champion, Masters Move on at the Nationals, PSL  final, Thatcher from the Gallery

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2011 Issue 2 

• Know when to attack
  Learn the 10 secrets of winning squash

• Top Shots
  Anjema’s Clinging Touch Drop

• Q &A
  Learning to Volley Drop

• Maintaining Momentun
  Simon Hartley investigates the phenomenon of psychological momentum and explains how to get (and keep) things your way

• Overhead and Overlooked
  Getting the lights right on your courts

AND:

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2011 Issue 1

• Mental Mastery
  Joe Laredo reviews Mental Mastery: the Tried and Tested Techniques for Exceptional Sports Performance by Ken Way

• Matchplay
  Learn to recover from poor positions

• New Book: Run to the Roar

• Rule Matters
  Strokes off the back wall

• Q & A: Hamstring pain

• Top Shots: Atkinson’s Pressure Volley

• Razor-Sharp Focus
  Simon Hartley explains how to focus like a laser

AND:

Women’s World Teams, England’s First World Champion, The Maker of Champions – Malcolm Willstorp; Luxor the squash temple, Locker Room Movement, Club News, Grand Designs at Edgbaston Priory; what is the difference between a club and a facility; On court Round-up and the London Open
 

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2010 Issue 6

• Worth the Wait
  Richard Eaton reviews the squash at the 2010 Commonwealth Games

• Face-Off
  Rod Gilmour considers the implications of the PSA/PST spat

• One-night Stand
  Martin Bronstein talks to John Nimick about his latest innovation in squash

• Pro Points
  Liz Irving, Nicol David’s coach, about the training a world champion does

• Racket Review

• Learn from Everything
  Simon Hartley explains the prerequisites for success

• Power Academy
  Former world champion Jonathon Power tells Martin Bronstein why he is setting up a squash academy in Toronto

AND:

Fitz-Gerald comeback; Power Academy; Maintaining your floors; New Book on Mental Mastery; Q & A: Hitting hard or placement, Top Shots: Willstrop’s Classic Crosscort; Pro Point from; Rules Matters: Distraction.

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2010 Issue 5

• Five High
  Richard Eaton talks to five-times world champion Nicol David

• Legends: A Blast from the Past
  Tim Garner catches up with legends from the past

• Kit MOT
  Is your kit ready for action?

• Q &A
  Too much information between games; Thigh pain & exercise

• Liz Irving’s Top Practices
  Nicol David’s coach Liz Irving explains her top practices for: speed and anticipation, volleying, going short, and forcing the boast

AND:

Squash Dairy, Matchplay secrets, Pro Points, Top Shots,

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2010 Issue 4 

• Sobhy It
  Joe Laredo talks to America’s first world squash champion

• A Psychological Battle
  Richard Eaton preview the Women’s World Open

• Russian Evolution
  James Grosvenor reports on the growth of squash in Russia

• The Deceptive Miss Kawy
  Ian Mckenzie interviews the games most deceptive player

• More than Cakes
  Martin Bronstein goes behind the scenes at Pontefract S & LC

AND: Mick Todd interviewed, Foam Rolling, Motivation, Q & A Coaching, Stability, Dipika Pallikal ...

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2010 Issue 3

• England Shock in Provence
  Ian Mckenzie reports on the European Championships in France

• Carrie On Attacking
  Rod Gilmour talks to European Junior Champion Carrie Ramsey

• A Question of Belief
  Martin Bronstein interviews new world no.9 Daryl Selby

• Power Tips
  Tips for your game from former world no.1 Jonathon Power.

• A Different Ball Park
  Ian Mckenzie visits Surrey Sports Park
  Real Goals
  Simon Hartley on making Goal Setting successful

AND…

POV – the Making of Matthew; too many mistakes; five top tips from Jonathon Power; Masters, Inter-County, Garner From the Gallery

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2010 Issue 2

• Tireless Innovator
  Joe Laredo interviews ASB founder Horst BabinksySquash in the Spotlight

• Richard Eaton
  looks forward to the Commwealth Games

• Strength Training

• Allistair McCaw recommends cable exercises

• No Pressure

• Sports Psychologist Simon Hartley dispells the myths on pressure

• No Regrets

• Martin Bronstein profiles hard-ball champion Sharif Khan

AND ...

Shelley moves to WSF, A long appeal for video referees, WISPA Chief resigns, Books - clear steps, Q & A, Right Moves, Rising Star: Nicolas Mueller

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2010 Issue 1

• Out of the Wilderness
  Martin Bronstein on the rise of Jenny Duncalf

• Comeback Kid
  The return of Laurence Delasaux

• Egyptian Clean Sweep
  Joe Laredo reports on the British Junior Open

• England Double in Doha
  Ian McKenzie watches Jenny Duncalf and Nick Matthew surprise in Qatar

• Confidence
  Simon Hartly explains how to control confidence in your game

• RICE
  Phil Newton on how to treat sprains

• Healthy Eating
  Eat well to do well explains Allistair McCaw

• Turn defence into attack
  Use the lob explains Liz Irving

AND …

Top shot on Lincou’s feel, Steve Lewis says back to basics for a successful club; the Club Scene at Dolphin Square; Good news on Racketball explains Scarlett Smith, new books, British Open; Jean Reynolds Obituary.

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2009 Issue 6

• Squash to go Live
  Ian McKeznie interviews Lee Beachill on the PSA’s TV plans

• New Hope for Squash
  Squash’s Olympic hopes are not completely dead explains Richard Eaton

• Local Derby
  Ian Mckenzie is in Amsterdam to watch Nicol David line up against Natalie Grinham

• World Domination
  The Egyptian team claims a fourth world title

• Sun, Sea and Squash
  Ian McKenzie splashes out with the girls in Sharm el Sheikh.

• Kuwait World Open
  Richard Eaton is in Kuwait for an intriguing Men’s World Open.

• Periodisation
  planning to peak at the right time

AND….

Q & A – Physio Phil Newton answers your questions; Club scene in Canada, Shabana’s Fourth title, letters,  Top Shots – Ramy’s touch, Interview Clive Cardwell, Gallery …

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2009 Issue 5

• Matthew at the Double
  Willstrop is again denied a British Open title this time by Nick Matthew who wins the National and British Open double

• Something Old, Something New
  British Open Masters don’t get any younger

• Comeback Girl
  Martin Bronstein interviews Madeline Perry

• Equipment Guide
  Kit Essentials

• In the Bag
  Nick Matthew loads up for action

• Q & A: Plantar fascitis.
  What is it? Should I be using the volley boast.

• Improving your game

• How do you Rate?
  Committ to get Squash Fit
  Allistair McCaw on how to improve your fitness with just a little fitness training.

AND …

Top Shots – Lincou’s Volley, On court, PSL, Gallery, the Club Scene at St George’s Hill, ESR the big picture.

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2009 Issue 4

• New Look for PSA

• World Junior Championships in Chennai

• On the Hunt
  Ijaz Chaudhry meets up with the legendary Geoff Hunt in Qatar

• Gentleman Jim
  Rob Jolly profiles 1939 British Open Champion Jim Dear

• Golan Heights
  Martin Bronstein accounts for the rise of Borja Golan

• Better Late Than Never
  Martin Bronstein profiles the new world no.2 Natalie Grainger

• Twice as Hard
  James Zug reports on the US World Hardball Doubles.

• Workshop:
  Little Changes … Big Results
  Allistair McCaw explains how to make changes to your game

• Q&A what to do if opponent’s hit winners out of the air … and your game is predictable

AND …
Egyptian girls win world title; international column; profiles on Mohamed El Shorbagy and Nour el Sherbini; Top shots – John White’s drive; Preview Women’s World Open; On Court round-up; Gallery and more …

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2009 Issue 3

• Weapons of Choice

• Racket review, buyers guide and expert advice from Paul Hargrave

• Beachill’s Destiny

• Martin Bronstin interviews Lee Beachill on his retirement

• Tough as Tania
  Martin Brontein profiles Tania Bailey

• England Repel European Threat
  Ian McKenzie goes to Malmo to see England threatened but resilient

• Palmer’s Canary
  A round-up of the action from Canary Wharf

• Workshop Q &A
  Injury advice, length and rules

AND …
Thatcher on Thursday; Norman Wilby Tribute; New look for ES&R; Peter Nicol ‘Still Running’; National Age event; Simon Parke’s marriage; Tom Richards profiled; National Club Championships; Inter-County and more …

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2009 Issue 2

• In the Olympic Finishing Straight
  Ricard Eaton reports on the vital campaign for Olympic inclusion.

• Darwish no.1
  Martin Bronstein interviews the new world no.1 Karim Darwish.

• Matthew Masterclass
  Nick Matthew returns to top the top of British Squash. Ian McKenzie is impressed.

• Egyptian take-over in Sheffield
  Ijaz Chaudry, watches the Egyptian domination of the British Junior Open in Sheffield.

• Future Stars
  Ijaz Chaudry interviews India’s Mahesh Mangaonkar in Malaysias’ Wee Wern Low.

• Tough at the TOC
  Martin Bronstein enjoys the familiarity of NY and a great line-up at the TOC.

• MCCaw on Focus
  What seperates the best from the rest? Focus says Allistair McCaw.

AND …

Martin Bronstein interviews John Nimick; Camps and Courses; Thatcher in Thursday International News; Ian Wright tribute; Selby sets sights; PSL; Garner’s Gallery.
 

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2009 Issue 1
 

• Mr SquashCity
  Ian McKenzie talks to Manchester’s Jim Quigley

• Slow start, terrific finish
  ‘Not a dry eye in the hosue’ – writes Martin Bronstien.

• Barker has arrived
  Martin Bronstein interviews world no.9 Peter Barker

• Are you a high performer
  Allistair MCCaw indentifies 25 high Performance qualities.

• MCCaws Quick Tips
  Dynamic Dumbell Drillss

And …

Olympic Pledge, Thatcher on Thursday, Becoming a Coach, Squash Physio, Coaching Clinic, Julie Field, Masters in New Zealand, On Court and Garner’s Gallery.
 

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2008 Issue 6

• The Squash Oscars
  All-time greats honoured in Manchester

• New World Order
  Ramy Ashour beats Amr Shabana and Karim Darwish to world title

• Botwright Bows Out
  Martin Bronstein watches Vicky Botwright Bow out in style

• Ramy Ashour
  World Champion

• Martin Bronstein interviews the new world champion

• Officials 11; Players 9
  ... the uneasy move to PAR scoring to 11

• McCaw on Core
  ... Allistair McCaw shows how you can dramatically improve your performance by strengthening our core.

AND ...

Nicol David, World Champion; Masters of the Universe; Darwish in Qatar; Egypt World Champions, Reedie in Manchester; On Court; Garner from the Gallery.
 

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2008 Issue 5

• Showdown
  Manchester prepares for the World Opens

• The Last Push
  James Willstrop challenges for the top

• Q & A:
  Alison Waters

• Matthew is Back
  Martin Bronstein interviews Nick Matthew on his return to the game.

• Invest in Yourself
  Conditioning guru Allistair McCaw on the best way to improve your performance

• Workshop
  Quick warm-up tips from McCaw

AND …

Racketlon,  Worlds Preview, Graeme Williams – ‘Development by Enthusiasm’, Squash Physio, Coaching Clinic, Club Scene – Norman Event, England in Switzerland, Déjà vu in Nottingham, Lee From the Gallery …

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2008 Issue 4

• Irving Attacks Rule Changes
  ‘Leave a way back’ pleads Liz Irving

• Dutch Aim Higher
  Ian McKenzie meets up with Tommy Berden and Arno Stolwijk

• Richard Graham Profile
  Squash Player profiles the new man at the PSA

• The First World Champion
  The fantastic story of Heather McKay

• Player of the Future
  Martin Bronstein Profiles Aamir Atlas Khan and Mohamed el Shorbagy

• Shoulder Pain
  Physio Phil Newton explains the causes of shoulder pain

• Club Scene
  Making your club vibrant

AND …

New doubles rules, Pakistan Junior Triumph, Basil Hebden tribute, Barker Foils French Coup, Return to Liverpool Street, Garner from the Gallery…

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2008 Issue 3

• England Top Europe
  England win the men’s and women’s titles in Europe 

• Walker Steps Up
  Alister Walker steps up at the National Championships

• Azam Shuns Greatness
  Part 11 of Ijaz Chaudhry’s feature on Azam Khan

• Club Scene
  Getting into the Enterprise Mindset

• Finding The Squash Niche
  Martin Bronstein goes to Canary Wharf 

• Palmer Nicks British Open Title
  Ian McKenzie watches an epic British Open final

AND …

Laura Lengthorn-Massaro profile, Willstrop’s World Dream,

Jeannie Cowie profile, On Court, Marathon Men…

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2008 Issue 2

• Marshall Back In Town
  Peter Marshall is back, in Masters squash

• Meet El Shorbagy

• Ijaz Chaudhry
  on the new junior sensation

• Azam Khan
  Was he the greatest?

• National titles for Willstrop and Waters 

• Achilles Pain
  Your guide to Achilles Pain and what to do about it.

• Missing the Point
  Ian McKenzie comments that referees are rewarding players for not playing the ball 

AND …

Briars resignation, world squash awards, Rutnagur Award, All change at PSA, Summer Squashing, Coaching Clinic…

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2008 Issue 1

• Scintillating Shabana
  Shabana hits top from in Bermuda
• Amr Shabana
  “I am reborn”
• Masterful Open
  The British Open Masters
• The Price is Right
  Justyn Price explains his job in squash
• Manchester Connected
  From Beginner to Champion in Manchester
• Squash Courses
  Courses and Camps were you can improve

AND ...
England’s World Title win, Graham Stevenson has a passion for squash,  Garner’s Gallery

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2007 Issue 6

• French Revolution
  Ian McKenzie watches Gregory Gaultier’s at the British Open
• Rachael’s Resurrection
  Rachael Grinham’s spectacular World Open win
• Raneem El Weleily
  Martin Bronstein interviews the double world junior champion
• Zubair’s London Dream
  Danny Lee interviews Zubair Jahan Khan
• Patriot Games
  Colin McQuillan investigates Major Games competitions
• Shabana on Course
  Ian McKenze is in Qatar
• EQUIPMENT GUIDE
  A new set of reels.

AND ...
Jansher’s Comeback bid, Tribute to Eric Farr, World View, Gaultier Q & A, McQuillan from the Gallery

 

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2007 ISSUE 2

• Workshop Poster
  The Dynamic Warm-up
  Key exercises explained.
• Prevention and Cure
  Dominic Bliss investigates what you can do to avoid injury.
• Liz Irving
  Coaching a World Champion
• Nicol David
  Player of the Month
  Richard Eaton reports on the Amsterdam connection.
• Hickox Back
  Danny Lee interviews Malaysian maestro Jamie Hickox
• Egyptians Again
  Colin McQuillan finds the Egyptian juniors on top at Abbeydale.
• New British Champions
  Ian McKenzie is at the British National Championship.
  
  And:
  Sports Sponsorship, Alan Frame Obituary, Decourcy interview, Grainger Swears in for the USA, Summer Squashing Courses, Club Scene, Workshop, Practice No.10, the Men¹s Tour, Nick Matthew From the Gallery.

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2007 ISSUE 1

• David Becomes Goliath Richard Eaton watches as Nicol David wins her second world title in Belfast.

• Barrington The World Squash Awards honour Jonah Barrington with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

• Player of the Month Nick Mattew

• Martin Bronstein interview British Open champion Nick Matthew.

• Father and Son
  Danny Lee profiles the Woodliffes.

• Masterful Squash
  The British Open Masters event enjoys a special cameraderie. Ian McKenzie reports.

• Mastershot
  Take a lesson by studing Beachill’s aim.

• Practice no.9
  Alternative Drive/Crosscourt & Boast. 
  
  And summer camps for all, Player’s Scene, Gallery

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2006 ISSUE 6

• Palmer scales the Pyramid David Palmer stages an unlikely comeback to win the world title at the foot of the Pyramids. Richard Eaton reports.

• Matthew brings the title home Ian McKenzie watches Nick Matthew seize his opportunity to win the British Open title.

• Masters of the World George Mieras reports on the world’s largest tournament.

• England’s Era England women win the world title to hold both the men’s and women’s world team titles.

• If only Gregory Gaultier is only a hairs breadth from the world title and wins the US Open.

• Danny Lee’s Interview Danny Lee interviews world universities champion Chris Ryder.

• EQUIPMENT GUIDE Dominic Bliss investigates what products are available for eye protection.

• WORKSHOP Peter Nicol demonstrates classic technique but his drive posses a question for you – how long should you hit yours?

• AND Player’s Scene, International and and On Court.

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2006 ISSUE 5 

• The French English Open Colin McQuillan says goodbye to Peter Nicol and watches Thierry Lincou and Gregory Gaultier battle for the English title.

• Jenny Duncalf Not Bad But …
  Martin Bronstein assesses Jenny Duncalf’s progress.

• Winning and Losing
  Martin Bronstein asks Lee Beahcill about winning, losing and dropping out of the top ten.

• EQUIPMENT GUIDE Dominic Bliss investigates what you can play with this season and Israel Gefen provides a buyer’s guide on what to look for in a new racket.

• WORKSHOP Practice no.7 will allow you to practice that all-important up and down the court movement. Mastershot ­ learn from James Willstrop’s backhand straight drop.

• GALLERY Andy Bunting makes a guest appearance.

• AND: Ben Garner’s Players Scene and all the news from England Squash including the Steve Amos interview.

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2006 Issue 3
ENGLAND SQUASH PLAYER  EDITION

• Rickett’s Super Title Anthony Ricketts comes through a controversial final at Broadgate.

• Lincou’s Liverpool Comeback Thierry Lincou stages a famous comeback at Liverpool 08.

• Lee Beachill in Balance Martin Bronstein talks to Lee Beachill on his lifestyle balance.

• French at the Gates England win European Championship title but are threatened by the French.

• Squash Physio A new series on problem areas by squash physio Phillip Newton.

• Summer Squash Courses

• And … Shabana’s racket.. Player’s scene … Ball Rule Controversy …Duffield’s Premier League win …Beachill’s Forehand Clinger … Q&A: Lacking a Drop Shot?  … On Court … From the Gallery.

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2006 Issue 1
ENGLAND SQUASH PLAYER  EDITION

• Nicol wins gold in Commonwealth Games
  John Murray follows the action in Melbourne 2006 as the fairy tale comes true for a Peter Nicol near the end of his career. Natalie Grinham surprises.

• Thierry Lincou wins at Canary Wharf

• Matthew and Bailey win National titles
  Ian McKenzie reports on the action in Manchester

• Adhihetty Masters Champion
  All the action from the Masters competition

• Win Brit Insurance Super Series Finals tickets

• Tania Bailey is Player of the Month

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2005 Issue 8
ENGLAND SQUASH PLAYER  EDITION

• England World Team Champions
  Colin McQuillan is in Islamabad to watch England regain the world team title. 

• Shabana’s World Title
  Richard Eaton reports from Hong Kong.

• Nicol David  finds her destiny
  Colin McQuillan reports on Nicol David’s first world title.

• The British Open Masters competition
  Stuart Hardy reports on the British Open Masters Championships.

• Vicky Botwright is Player of the Month

• Workshop
  Squashed feet, Willstrop’s backhand Mastershot, Concentration 3.

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2005 Issue 7
INTERNATIONAL EDITION

• Ricketts and David
  Ian McKenzie reports from the Dunlop British Open in Manchester as Anthony Ricketts and Nicol David collect titles.

• Goodbye Heather
  Colin McQuillan bids farewell to Hong Kong’s Heather Dayton.

• Nicol David is Player of the Month 

• In Conversation
  Martin Bronstein talks to Peter Nicol 

• Racket Review 2
  Part 2 of Dominic Bliss’s investigation  into the racket market. 

• Are Orthotics for you?
  What are orthotics and are they useful for squash? 

• Your winning profile
  Tegwin Willis helps you to pinpoint what you really need to improve your game.

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2005 Issue 6
ENGLAND SQUASH PLAYER  EDITION

• Rackets Online
  What’s new in the racket market and where you can get it.

• Nicol’s Own Goal
  Colin McQuillan watches Peter Nicol revive himself at his own tournament.

• Peter Nicol is Player of the Month

• Practical Concentration
  Jenny Tranfield provides practical tips for better concentration

• Workshop
  Rules Quiz, Rules Q &  A, Concentration 2, Nutrition 1, Strength and Conditioning, Q&A.

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2005 Issue 5
INTERNATIONAL EDITION

• The World Games
  A tale of two Nicols.

• Raneem rules the junior world
  Martin Bronstein reports from the World Junior Championships in Herentels.

• Chinese Crackers
  Hong Kong springs a surprise at the Women’s World Junior Team Championships.

• Raneem el Welely Player of  the Month

• Thierry Lincou
  Thierry Lincou explains that being world no.1 is not just about playing well on court.

• Workshop
  Q & A, Rules Quiz, Mastershot, Practice No.5, Concentration, John White’s backhand volley drop.

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2005 Issue 4
ENGLAND SQUASH  EDITION

• Win a professional evening at your club

• England Squash
   Wolverhamption surprise in National League.

• Linda Elriani Part 11
  The second part of Richard Eatons’s article.

• Botwright Saves England Squash
  England women have a fight on their hands.

• Super Power turns tables
  Jonathon Power wins the Super Series Finals.

•  Alison Waters is Player of the Month.

• The Mind Game
  Confidence is the key says Jenny Tranfield

• Lee Beachill ‘ My Game’
   Lee Beachill on his game and his training.

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2005 Issue 3
INTERNATIONAL  EDITION
SUPER SERIES SPECIAL

• The story of Thierry Lincou’s world title

•  Jonathon Power on top in Bermuda.

• Technology that could revolutionise squash tv.

• Martin Bronstein on Bermuda’s  plans

• Brief History of Squash to 1900

• In the footsteps of legends
  Martin Bronstein on Anthony Ricketts

• Workshop
  Mastershot – Beachill’s attacking boast, Ross Norman, Rules Quiz and David Palmer’s deceptive backhand drop shot.

• The Mind Game
  New series from Jenny Tranfield.

• John White's splash at Canary Wharf

• Nick Matthew writes From the Gallery

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2005 Issue 2
ENGLAND SQUASH  EDITION

• Beachill makes it three, Linda at last,
  Cowley seizes cup
  Ian McKenzie on the story to the 2005 National Championships.

• Jackman’s Day is Done
  Doyen or squash writers Dicky Rutnagur bids farewell to Cassie Jackman

• On the Brink
  Martin Bronstein runs into young England hope Tom Richards

• Help and hard work
  Richard Eaton interviews Player of the Month Linda Elriani won winning the National title after 17 attempts.

• Workshop:
  Rules Quiz, Rule Points, Mastershot: Beachill backhand straight drop and the Coaching Clinic Q & A.
   

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2005 Issue 1
INTERNATIONAL  EDITION

• Lincou Escapes to Victory
  Richard Eaton weaves a story of Thierry Lincou’s world title journey.

• Better Late Than Never
  Martin Bronstein interviews Graham Ryding.

• Fantasy Becomes Reality
  Richard Eaton is captivated by Vanessa Atkinson’s appearance atthe World Open.

• Player of the Month: Vanessa Atkinson

• The British Open Junior Championships: 4 Egyptian winners, 3 Pakistani, 1 Indian
  – a new future for squash .

• Workshop:
  David Palmer’s Backhand Crosscourt Volley, Rules Q & A, Practice 4.

• International

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2004 Issue 9
ENGLAND SQUASH  EDITION

• The British Open in Pictures
  Top photogapher Stephen Line provides the images of the 2004 Harrris British Open.

• Masters in the Park
  The popular British Open Masters competition held at the Park Club and the Albert Hall in Nottingham.

• Beachill: My Game
  The Squash Player interviews Lee Beachill on his game.

• Mastershot
  Peter Nicol attacks with a forehand drop. The camera freezes the brilliant split second action of the top players.

• Player of the month: Lee Beachill
  Martin Bronstein interviews  Lee Beachill.

• Matthew on Barker
  A Nick Matthew interview.

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2004 Issue 8
INTERNATIONAL EDITION

• What a racket 2
  In with the new, on with the old. Part 2 of Joe Laredo's racket review.

• Sister Act
  The Grinham sisters hold England at bay. Richard Eaton reports.

• Rusty Koys
  Martin Bronstein talks to the new squash man in Europe.

• Chalonr meet Ivan
  Mark Chaloner is blown away and misses the US Open.

• Rubber Man Departs
  Danny Lee marks the passing of the magical Gamal Awad.

• Player of the Month
  Natalie Grinham
  Richard Eaton interviews the girl who clinched the world title for Australia.

• The British Open Story
  The full British Open story from Ian McKenzie in Nottingham.

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2004 Issue 7
ENGLAND SQUASH EDITION

• What a racket
  New offerings or old favourites? Joe Laredo takes a look at the racket market for the new season.

• The Wright Club
  Sue Wright is taking risks again, this time with her own club. Richard Eaton reports.

• Booking Online
  Martin Bronstein discovers the modern way to book your squash court.

• Peter Barker interviewed
  Nick Matthew interviews England’s brightest young talent.

• PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Simon Parke
  Richard Eaton finds out why Simon Parke is back running.

• Mamut & the English Open
  Why Mamut is into squash and Malcolm Willstrop’s review of the English Open.

• Rules Quiz
  Win a Karakal racket.

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2004 Issue 6
INTERNATIONAL EDITION

• What's the score
  The PSA's Gawain Briars explains the reasons behind the change to PAR 11. Experts give their views.

• Ashour & Pakistan
  George Meiras reports from Islamabad on the Men's World Juniors

• Karakal Rules Quiz
  Win a Karakal MTXi 125 racket

• Who is the Greatest?
  The SquashPlayer all-time greats Summer Poll, plus how the soothsayers did ...

• Heather McKay
  Ian McKenzie tells the fantastic story of Heather McKay

• Player of the Month: Karim Darwish
  Richard Eaton explains that there are ghosts in Egyptian squash

• Mamut English Open
  Ian McKenzie watches Lee Beachill find the groove

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2004 Issue 5
ENGLAND SQUASH EDITION

• LEE BEACHILL: My Game
  In part 1 of a new series, Lee Beachill discusses his game with The Squash Player

• FORGOTTEN CHAMPIONS
  The Squash Player continues its series on past British Open champions, profiling Amy Bey

• LINCOU'S COUP
  Thierry Lincou comes through the top eight field to snatch the Super Series Finals title at Broadgate

• NICK MATTHEW: Player of the Month
  Nick Matthew keeps inching his way up. Richard Eaton interviews the Player of the Month

• TEAM SPIRIT
  Winning team events is not just about having better players or better resources, explains Paul Carter - it's also about Team Spirit

• CUBBINS ON LEAGUE
  Steve Cubbins recounts his experience at the National League Finals

• PLUS ... the usual
  News, On Court, Rankings, Directory, Calendar, Gallery, Workshop, and more ...

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2004 Issue 4
EUROPEAN EDITION

• HANAFI & SHABANA
  Ian McKenzie talks to Ashraf Hanafi on his relationship with Amr Shabana

• COACHING TALENT
  Part 3 of Paul Turken's series on the coaching business

• CORINNE CASTETS
  Player of the Month Corinne Castets talks to Framboise Gommendy after an emotional farewell to the game

• MY GAME - JOE KNEIPP
  Joe Kneipp talks about his game, his training and what he has to do to improve

• CAPITAL SQUASH
  Fritz Borchert reports from Doha on the PSA Masters and the WISPA Grand Prix Finals

• ALL WORK & NO PLAY
  Joe Laredo investigates the lifestyle of a young lady on the squash circuit - Katline Cauwels

• VIVE LA FRANCE
  Framboise Gommendy steps onto home soil for the European Team Championships in Renne

• PLUS ... the usual
  News, On Court, Rankings, Directory, Calendar, Gallery, Workshop, and more ...

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

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2004 Issue 3
SUPER SERIES FINALS EDITION

• BEACH AT THE BEACH
  Lee Beachill is the first player to put his name on the Bermuda Open trophy... Dan Rutstein reports

• OPEN CHAMPIONS
  Squash Player revisits the world of the first
  British Open champion ...

• TIM GARNER: A QUIET MAN
  Framboise Gommendy interviews Tim Garner,
  player, promoter and organiser ...

• DINING AT CANARY WHARF
  Culinary expert Martin Bronstein has a
  night out at Canary Wharf ...

• THIERRY LINCOU
  Richard Eaton interviews player of the month
  Thierry Lincou on being world number one
  but not world champion ...

• SUPER SERIES FINALS
  Official tournament programme for the Brit Insurance Super Series Finals included in this issue

• PLUS ... the usual
  News, On Court, Rankings, Directory, Calendar, Gallery, Workshop, and more ...

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2004 Issue 2
ENGLAND SQUASH EDITION

• Whitewash at the Nationals
  Ian McKenzie watches as Peter Nicol crashes
  and John White goes through to a National title

• Carry on Cassie
  Cassie Jackman sets a National Championship
  record in Manchester

• Marvellous Masters
  All the action from the National Championships
  in the popular age group events

• Hanley Tackles White
  Malcolm Willstrop reports on rugby league legend Ellery Hanley's interest in squash and his influence
  on new world no 1 John White.

• Amr Shabana
  Richard Eaton examines the complex character
   of the World Champion

• PLUS ... the usual
  News, On Court, Rankings, Directory, Calendar, Gallery, Workshop,
  and more ...

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2004 Issue 1
INTERNATIONAL EDITION

• Nicol back to winning ways
  Robert Edwards reports from the
  Middle Eastern hub of Squash ...

• Worlds from HK
  Colin McQuillan comments on the
  Women's World Open in Hong Kong ...

• Carol Owens
  World #1 Carol Owens wins the world title and
  quits at the top - Martin Bronstein's interview ...

• Coaches Communication!
  Paul Turken in part 11 of an article based on his European Coaching Conference presentation ...

• Shabana heads World Revolution
  Richard Eaton watches the greatest upsets in
  squash history in Pakistan ...

• Talent at Sheffield
  Malcolm Willstrop reports on the Britih Junior Open in Sheffield, and has some strong comments on eligibility issues ...

• 50 Tips you can use
  Pull-out poster with 50 top tips for
  improving your game ... and your results ...

PLUS ... the usual
News, On Court, Rankings, Directory,
Calendar, Gallery, and more ...

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2003 Issue 10, December
England Squash Edition

• Champions of the future
  Nicky Crowther speaks to the U17 champions Rachel Willmott and Chris Simpson

• In the Bag
  Peter Nicol takes us through the equipment he uses, how he prepares it, and he explains how crucial it is to his success

• New World Champions
  Carol Owens and Amr Shabana win world opens in Hong Kong and Lahore

• My Open Adventure
  Phil Collins ventures out of Hertfordshire, briefly, to enter the British Open

• Player of the month:
  James Willstrop
  Simon Parke interviews the young player who has supplanted him in the England team

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News, On Court, Rankings, Directory,
Calendar, Gallery, and more ...

2003 Issue 9, December
International Edition

• WSF Conference
  Ted Wallbutton rounds up happenings at the WSF Conference in Vienna, and what's happening in the World scene

• Aussie Champions
  France KO England and fight Australia - Ian McKenzie reports from Vienna

• Coaches Communication
  Coaches are in business, and reputation and brand building are all part of the job, explains Paul Turken ...

• British Open Ages
  Report and Results from the British Open masters events

• Rachael Grinham - player of the month
  Martin Bronstein talks to the British Open champion

• Tactics
  A3 poster highlighting the tactical do's and dont's for your game

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PLUS ... the usual
News, On Court, Rankings, Directory,
Calendar, Gallery, and more ...

2003 Issue 8, Oct/Nov
England Squash Edition

• Rackets, Rackets, Rackets
  Buy now, says Joe Laredo after reviewing the rackets available this season

• Good Lord
  Joe Laredo talks to Paul Lord about his squash career and his new business career in squash

• Palmer Again
  David Palmer is making a habit of collecting titles. The 2001 British Open champion returned with a vengeance to snatch the 2003 edition ... Ian McKenzie reports

• Grinham's Surprise
  Cairo-based Aussie Rachael Grinham surprised everyone at the British Open, including herself ... Ian McKenzie watched her work her way through a nervous field

• England's World Champions
  England has five new World Champions following the World Masters in Finland. Martin Bronstein interviews four of them ...

• PLUS ... the usual
  News, On Court, Rankings, Directory, Calendar, Gallery, and more ..

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2003 Issue 7, September 2003
International Edition

• Master Van Der Wath
  George Meiras reports from the World Masters

• In the Bag
  John White carries a demolition toolkit around with him. Here he explains how he uses it ...

• Matchplay Poster
  Here is the master plan for your game, set out in easy steps - you can even put it on your wall!

• The English Open
  All the action from Sheffield

• Kawy is Queen
  Egypt and Omneya Abdel Kawy clean up at the World Junior Championships

• Amr Shabana -
  Player of the Month
  Amr Shabana took a significant upward step with victory in the Spanish Open, but will he go further? Martin Bronstein asks the question ...

• PLUS ... the usual
  News, On Court, Rankings, Directory,
  Calendar, Gallery, and more ..

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