Squash Rules & Resources
As a member of the World Squash Federation, US Squash matches follow the international rules of the game of squash.
Squash is played in a confined space, often at a high speed. Two principles are essential for orderly play:
Safety: Players must always place safety first and not take any action that could endanger the opponent.
Fair play: Players must respect the rights of the opponent and play with honesty.
Get Started
Everything you need to get started.
Singles Squash Rules
The international rules of the game
Squash Doubles Rules
North American doubles rules of the game
Court Specifications
How much space do you need for a squash singles and doubles court? All courts adhere to the WSF specifications.
Squash 57
The rules for both squash and squash 57 are almost identical, and to put them simply, you hit a ball against a wall! It’s as easy as that.
Softball Doubles Rules
The rules for play are generally the same for singles and doubles with doubles being slightly different to account for the additional player on each team.
Beginner Clinic
This clinic explains the basic rules of squash and is a prerequisite for the Level 1 Referee exam available from your Club Locker Profile.