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squash rackets

squash rackets is a racket or striking sport in which a ball or object is played with a hand, racket, or wall across or against a court. At its core, the sport is about strike the ball legally against the front wall and prevent the opponent from making a return. Participation format: Primarily singles. It is typically contested on or in Enclosed court with marked service and target areas. Scoring is based on Rally-point scoring. Core equipment includes Racket, ball, protective eyewear depending on competition. Listed competitions include World Squash Championships, British Open, PSA World Tour Finals. Origin/development: England, 1830. The sport is actively practiced today.

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Classification

Category Racket sport

Family Racket Family

Level Variant

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung A racket/rebound sport is about returning a ball or shuttle with a racket, hand, or implement so the opponent cannot make a legal return.

Geeignet für Suitable for beginners who like reaction, technique, short sprints, and direct rallies.

Cost 30-150 EUR for racket, ball/shuttle, and shoes. 10-60 EUR per month for court, hall, or training. 10-40 EUR per month in a club. Rental rackets reduce starter cost; indoor court fees can raise ongoing cost.

First progress First rallies often happen on day one; reliable technique takes several weeks.

Fitness level easy to medium

Was du brauchst

racket or hand implement
ball or shuttle
court/table/wall
sports shoes
eye protection if needed

First steps

learn grip and ready position
play slow rallies
practice serve and return
build technique before speed

Start at a club, sports hall, public court, course, or with rental equipment.

Use non-slip shoes and build shoulder, knee, and wrist load gradually.

Weitere Angaben

Tags individual, team, einzeln, squash-rackets, racket-sport, ruckschlag-familie, ruckschlagsport, rueckschlagsport

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

The objective is to strike the ball legally against the front wall and prevent the opponent from making a return.

Teilnehmer

Singles or doubles depending on discipline.

Teamgröße

Usually 1 vs 1.

Spielfeld

Enclosed squash court with front, side, and back walls.

Dauer

Matches are played over multiple games.

Wertung

Rally-point scoring to 11 is standard.

Gewinnbedingung

The match is won by taking the required number of games.

Ausrüstung

Racket
Squash ball
Court

Wichtige Regelpunkte

Ball not reaching front wall
Double bounce
Interference / stroke

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

World Squash Federation (WSF)

Britannica Britannica · encyclopedia · high
World Squash Federation WSF · official · high
Rules of Squash World Squash Officiating · official · high
Squash Australia Squash Australia · official · high
England Squash England Squash · official · high