Squash Rules

The aim of the game

Hit the ball against the front wall in such a way that your opponent cannot return it according to the rules.

The rally

• You take turns hitting the ball against the front wall.
• The ball must hit the front wall between the tin (lower bar) and the upper boundary line.
• The ball may also hit the side and rear walls, as long as it then hits the front wall according to the rules.
• The ball may bounce on the floor no more than once before you return it.
• You may also volley (hit the ball before it hits the ground).
  • A rally ends when:
  • The ball goes out or is hit incorrectly.
  • The ball bounces twice.
  • A LET or stroke is awarded.

LET – Replay the rally

• LET means that the rally does not count as a point and is replayed.
• It is given in case of doubt, obstruction or if it would be unsafe to hit the ball.
• For example, if you accidentally obstruct your opponent's shot.

STROKE – Point for opponent

• A stroke is a point for your opponent if you clearly obstruct or get in the way of a good shot.
• This also applies if you are standing too close to your opponent and they cannot hit the ball safely.
• Stroke = loss of point for you.

Scoring

• Each rally earns a point (rally point scoring).
• The game is played to 11 points.
• At 10-10, a player must win by a margin of 2 points.
• Matches are usually best of 5 games.

Safety

• Are you unsure whether you can hit your opponent? Then play a LET.
• Eye protection is strongly recommended.
• Fair play and respect for each other are essential.

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