🔢 Squash Scoring
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Squash uses a rally scoring system, meaning a point is awarded on every rally regardless of who served. The goal is to win points consistently and reach the target score before your opponent.
🧮 How Points Are Scored
A player scores a point when their opponent:
• fails to return the ball
• hits the ball out of bounds
• hits the tin (bottom of the front wall)
• allows the ball to bounce twice
• commits interference or a fault
• Every rally results in a point.
🎯 Game Format
• games are played to 11 points
• a player must win by at least 2 points
Examples:
• 11–8 = win
• 12–10 = win
⚖️ Deuce Rule
If the score reaches 10–10, this is called deuce.
• play continues until one player leads by 2 points
Examples:
• 12–10 = win
• 15–13 = win
🔁 Serving and Scoring
• if you win a rally, you score a point
• you also become the server
• the server alternates service boxes after each point
🏆 Match Format
Matches are usually:
• best of 5 games
The first player to win 3 games wins the match.
⚡ Why Scoring Matters
Squash scoring rewards:
• consistency
• endurance
• smart shot placement
Because every rally counts, players must stay focused throughout the game.
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