Young squash players show talent
Young squash players had the opportunity to showcase their talent at the Growthpoint and Squash South Africa's Superstars coaching programme held in Polokwane on November 13.
POLOKWANE – The programme aims to introduce the sport to underprivileged children across the country and saw aspiring players honing basic squash skills that included, among others, gripping and racket preparation, forehand and backswing techniques, footwork and court movement, how to serve and how to return the serve.
Michael Ward, chairperson of Limpopo Squash Association, is adamant to develop and produce a top South African squash player through the programme.
“The goal is to expose the children to the game and produce future champions. There is potential among the group and we want to make sure that we nurture the talent.” He also added that they will visit primary and secondary schools in Polokwane next year to recruit more players for the programme.
“We hoped to have more players from secondary schools, but they are writing exams. However, next year we hope to see them in numbers,” Ward said.
