“Iron”man (or “Iron”woman)
By Candace Chemtob, B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition
Human strength has long been associated with iron. Think Ironman, the super hero, or grueling Ironman triathlons. Is this reputation based on facts? Could iron help...
Technique: It starts with the feet!—Part 2
By Damon Leedale-Brown, Sports Scientist & Conditioning Specialist
In the last issue we talked about the importance of footwork and movement skills as an integral part of a player’s technical ability on the squash court.
A player...
Let’s Talk ‘Exceptions’
By Barry Faguy, WSF Referees and Rules Committee
The rules are often very categorical, and there are enough of them that it is quite natural for folks to try to simplify them to avoid confusion. However,...
Railroading to No.1: Nick Matthew regained the top spot in the world rankings with...
By James Zug
Photos by Steve Line/SquashPics.com
There was something primal about it: two Yorkshiremen battling it out in a glass box at a city train station a continent away from home, surrounded by hundreds of...
William White Celebrates Golden Anniversary
By James Zug
Photos by Todd Rothstein
In early January Merion Cricket Club hosted its 50th William White Tournament. Two hundred and seventy players entered in 18 draws spread across hardball and softball singles and hardball...
The Numbers Stop
By James Zug
It was bound to happen. At some point, the numbers would stop ticking over. Eight times they had won 5-4 matches. A couple of them were ridiculously close, match balls saved, epic...
Will’s World Michael Rothenberg
Editor’s Note: After the tragic death of Michael Rothenberg in Brooklyn, NY, we proudly reprint below the eulogy given by Michael’s best friend, Will Carlin. Michael was not only a wonderful human being, but...