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1/7
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> we need grassroots squash back to full play or face crt closures & shrinkage of our sport; but
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> we’re indoors, an enclosed space, breathing heavily/sweating, & social distancing is impossible in full play
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2/7
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> how do you align that in an uncontrollable situation?
Answer, unfortunately/inevitably, is “don’t know”. But it doesn’t mean “Do nothing”.
We know the required outcome (full play); though we don’t yet know how to get there, we can still be active in nudging things fwd.
Answer, unfortunately/inevitably, is “don’t know”. But it doesn’t mean “Do nothing”.
We know the required outcome (full play); though we don’t yet know how to get there, we can still be active in nudging things fwd.
3/7
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> 1st things 1st. NI/England/Wales underway. Scotland 31 Aug. Phase 1. Show risk is managed. Big picture/small brushstrokes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> then, schools back. The stated priority; all else stands behind it
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> then, Pro tour mid-Sep
Question is “what next?” closely followed by “when?”
Question is “what next?” closely followed by “when?”
4/7
Saying “we need to return to full play or clubs are in danger” isn’t, on its own, going to swing it. Economic argument must be accompanied by a risk tolerance case, to be compelling.
With c1k new cases a day (of those tested), UK can’t use elimination argument of, say, NZ.
Saying “we need to return to full play or clubs are in danger” isn’t, on its own, going to swing it. Economic argument must be accompanied by a risk tolerance case, to be compelling.
With c1k new cases a day (of those tested), UK can’t use elimination argument of, say, NZ.
5/7
Also must be mindful we’re part of a body: indoor sport. Squash will progress no faster than our peer group. Must act collectively
Next opportunity seems to be end-Sep - thread 3
Some voices say “play with masks” - generic solution if social distancing can’t be maintained
Also must be mindful we’re part of a body: indoor sport. Squash will progress no faster than our peer group. Must act collectively
Next opportunity seems to be end-Sep - thread 3
Some voices say “play with masks” - generic solution if social distancing can’t be maintained
6/7
IMO sports bubbles: social bubble concept that’s talked about. If people could play vs say, 2 others, we’d be back
& ‘unknown unknowns’ will help: more +ve than -ve e.g. new tests - low cost/immediate result; immunity passports; is virus weakening (hospitalisation now low)?
IMO sports bubbles: social bubble concept that’s talked about. If people could play vs say, 2 others, we’d be back
& ‘unknown unknowns’ will help: more +ve than -ve e.g. new tests - low cost/immediate result; immunity passports; is virus weakening (hospitalisation now low)?
7/7
Must re-frame from despondency to hope: we know the target; we’ll get there; we’re just unsure of route/duration
We’ll keep putting 1 foot in front of other & we’ll arrive; with concerted action, we can exert a degree of pace/direction on a seemingly uncontrollable position
Must re-frame from despondency to hope: we know the target; we’ll get there; we’re just unsure of route/duration
We’ll keep putting 1 foot in front of other & we’ll arrive; with concerted action, we can exert a degree of pace/direction on a seemingly uncontrollable position
