This paper was the first paper published on the Hunt Squash Accuracy Test (HSAT) in which the authors were determining whether the test reliably measured squash hitting accuracy. This test was then preceded by three following tests which were to validate the test. As mentioned the aim was simple: Determine the reliability/find out the typical error of the HSAT.
Method – How did the authors conduct the test:
Ten male squash players aged 17.3 ± 6.4 participated in the test. All players who participated were familiar with the HSAT prior to testing.
Players were required to perform the test twice in a 7 day period
The HSAT comprised of 375 shots across 13 different squash strokes performed on the forehand and backhand side.
Reliability was measured by comparing consecutive pairs of trials from which the typical error was calculated from. Typical error was expressed as both an absolute number of shots and as a percentage of 100.
Results – What did the authors find:
The authors determined that the typical error of the HSAT is 6.94 shots or 1.82% of the 375 shots and that the test is very reliable with a 90% confidence limit.The most unreliable shot was the backhand boast with a test error of 10.08%.The most reliable shot was the backhand shot from the middle of the court with a test error of 3.32%.
It was concluded that the HSAT was reliable and that further analysis would be needed to evaluate the correlation between test scores, rank and competition performance.
Attached below is a download for the TE scores of all the squash shots in the HSAT.
If you would like to know more about this test or how to perform this test, please check out my blog post titled: A Review Of The Hunt Squash Accuracy Test. This review featured on prominent squash websites SquashSite, Squash Mad, Daily Squash Report and The Squash Pod. You will also get access to an instructional on how to perform the test. Lastly, I have provided an accuracy calculator which will allow players/coaches to track their performance and determine if a true change has occurred. You can find the calculator here.
If you enjoyed this blog and you would like to stay updated on all things squash, make sure to follow Global Squash Coach on your preferred social media medium.
Facebook - Like, Comment and Share with friends, families and associates.
Global Squash Group - join the Facebook group to interact with the Global Squash Coach community.
Squash Blogs - join the Facebook group and get access to a worldwide community of Squash bloggers.
Instagram - Follow and Re-post!
YouTube - Like and Subscribe!
Twitter - Follow, Like and Re-Tweet!
LinkedIn - Follow and Like
Yours Truly,
Dominic Benacquista - Global Squash Coach
Ps. I have created a Question and Answer section on the site. I ask that you submit any questions relating to squash performance or this blog there.
Reference:
Williams, B. K., Hunt, G. B., & Bourdon, P. C. (2014). Reliability of the Hunt Squash Accuracy Test used to Assess Shot Ability. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 46(5S), 845-846.