Squash Rules and Glossaries

Learn the Rules of the Game to Stay Safe on the Squash Court
While it may be tempting to just jump right onto the squash court and start playing, a better choice is to learn the proper rules of the game first. When you have players armed with rackets running around as fast as they can in a confined space, you can see how that might lead to disaster. Check out the links to information on rules from squash sites from the United States and the World Squash Federation's site, along with the scoop on officiating from Squash Canada.

Brush Up on Your Squash Terms with this Handy Glossary
Be sure to bookmark this site to refer to whenever you need to get a squash definition quickly. From Ace to Winner and everything in between, you will find it here! The terms have even been cross-referenced (where appropriate) for your convenience.

Doubles Squash is a Whole Different Game
Doubles squash gives you the same benefits as the singles game, without requiring the same level of fitness. This guide explains such details as how to choose a squash partner, safety precautions you should be taking on the squash court, tips and tactics, and a summary of the rules. You will also find out what the term "interference" means in the game of squash, how to win strokes, what "no lets" are, how a dropped racket is handled, and more.

Play Squash By the Rules
If you are going to learn how to play the game of squash effectively, you need to know and understand the rules. You can get an abbreviated version of the rules for playing squash here, along with job listings, answers to FAQs, interesting squash facts, and a more detailed listing of the rules. Find out how to maintain a squash court and check out a list of technical information sheets from England Squash that cover eye protection, court markings, safety guidelines, suppliers, and more.