Validation of the hunt squash accuracy test used to assess individual shot performance
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2017
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Williams, B.K.
Bourdon, P.C.
Graham Smith, P.
Sinclair, P.J.
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Movement and Sports Sciences - Science et Motricite, 2017; 100(3):13-20
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This study examined the validity of the Hunt Squash Accuracy Test (HSAT) for predicting within-game shot performance and tournament rank. Shots from eight male junior squash players performing the HSAT and tournament match-play were analysed. A typical-error analysis from repeated trials showed the HSAT to be very reliable (1.82%). HSAT rank had significant correlations (p < 0.05) to tournament rank (r = 0.98) and tournament shot success (r = 0.95). HSAT score showed significant correlations to the percentage of winning shots during match-play (r = 0.88). HSAT shots with significant correlations to successful match-play shots were backhand-drive (r = 0.92) and backhand-volley (r = 0.97). These results suggest the HSAT is a valid method of assessing the accuracy and performance of junior squash players. It could potentially be used to track shot improvements and predict match-play performance.
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Link to a related website: https://www.mov-sport-sciences.org/10.1051/sm/2017001/pdf, Open Access via Unpaywall
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Copyright 2017 ACAPS, EDP Sciences