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Rules - Need help with Squash Rules?
Dated: 1 September 2010
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There are a number of websites that can help you understand Squash Rules. Try these: -
World Squash RULES FAQ - Ask Don
Choose a section for example Turning or Hitting an Opponent and read the latest explanation of the rules.
Q1. What happens if my opponent hits me with the ball that would otherwise have hit the wall and been in? Is it a let?
Answer. If your opponent hits you with the ball and it is going directly to the front wall, a stroke is awarded to your opponent (unless he had turned or it was a further attempt). If he had turned a new rule in 2001 rules awards the stroke to the player hit - yourself in this case. If it is a further attempt a let is allowed. If the shot was going to a another wall on its way to the front wall then a let is allowed provided the shot was going to be good as you indicated it was.
Q2. Can you please explain the TURNING rule?
The rule regarding turning has been changed in the 2001 rules. Turning is allowed, but now if the opponent is hit with the ball after the striker has turned the stroke is awarded to the opponent. However if the opponent makes a deliberate movement to intercept the shot then the stroke is awarded to the striker. In general if you want to turn and do not know where your opponent is, you should hold your shot and appeal for a let which should be granted. If you are sure that your shot after turning will miss your opponent then you are entitled to continue with the rally and no penalty applies. If you find that in playing your shot after turning your swing is interfered with by the opponent not moving out of the way, you can request a let for interference. The let should be granted
WSF Full Rules
Read the full set of Singles and Doubles Squash Rules, Abbreviated Rules, Let Please - advice on what to do when someone asks for a let.
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