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What is Squash?!

Squash is a fast-paced, exciting racquet sport played by two players on a four-walled court using a small rubber ball. It’s fun, challenging and enjoyed by a vibrant community worldwide.

Getting Started

Wear sports clothing and non-marking (preferably white-soled) shoes
Bring a water bottle and towel
No gear? Equipment can be hired or borrowed at most courts
Juniors (under 19) must wear protective eyewear at all times

Let’s get started!

Warm up your body and the ball — squash balls bounce best when warm.

Try a few stretches, then hit the ball to the front wall for 5 minutes or so to help warm up your arm and the ball.

Game Play

Two players take turns to hit the ball onto the front wall. A point is awarded each time a player wins a rally.

How to Serve

Stand with one foot inside the service box
Hit the ball to the front wall, above the service line and below the out line
The ball must land in the opposite back quarter, behind the short line
The ball may rebound off other walls or be hit on the full (volley)

During the Rally

The ball must hit the front wall each shot, but can touch other walls before or after
Your opponent must return the ball before the second bounce
You can volley — hit the ball before it bounces
The whole court is in play after the serve; run wherever needed

When is the ball out?

It hits the tin or out line
It goes above the out-of-court line (serve or rally)
It bounces more than once before being hit
A serve lands in the wrong area (fault)

Scoring

Win a rally = score a point
A game is usually first to 11 (must win by 2 if tied at 10)
A match is best of 5 games

Lets and Strokes

Let: Ask for a Let if your swing is blocked. If granted, the rally is replayed and no points are awarded
Stroke: If your swing is prevented, the referee awards you the point