Squash racquet
A slim strung racquet used to hit the ball against the walls in squash.
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Overview
A squash racquet has a small strung head and a long, thin frame, built for the fast, enclosed game played against walls. The light frame lets players swing quickly in the tight space of the court.
Similar racquets are used in racquetball, though the two sports differ in court, ball and rules. In both, the strung head is used to strike a small rubber ball.
Good to know
- Slim and light for quick swings in a confined court.
- The ball is small, hollow and made of rubber.
- Racquetball uses a related but shorter, distinct racquet.
Where it’s used
Sports that use squash racquet:
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Facilities
- Padel courtAn enclosed court, much smaller than a tennis court, walled with glass and mesh so the ball can be played off the walls.
- Sports hallA large indoor hall with multi-sport line markings, used for court sports like basketball, volleyball and badminton.
- Ice rinkA sheet of prepared ice, usually rink-boarded with rounded corners, used for skating and ice sports.
- Fitness studioAn open indoor room used for instructor-led group fitness classes such as yoga, aerobics and indoor cycling.
- Volleyball courtA rectangular court split by a high net over which two teams rally the ball, played indoors or on sand.
Rules
- LetA call that stops a point and has it replayed without penalty, used across several racket sports.
- TravelingA basketball violation for moving illegally with the ball without dribbling it.
- Double dribbleA basketball violation for dribbling with two hands at once, or for dribbling again after picking up the ball.
- GoaltendingA basketball violation for interfering with a shot while the ball is on its downward path to the basket or above the rim.
- Foot faultA serving fault called when the server's foot touches the baseline or court before striking the ball.
Tactics
- Set-piece playRehearsed routines from a dead-ball situation such as a corner, free kick or throw-in used to create chances.
- High pressA football tactic where a team hunts the ball high up the pitch to win it back close to the opponent’s goal.
- Counter-attackWinning the ball and moving forward at speed to attack before the opponent can reorganise their defence.
- Fast breakPushing the ball up court at speed after a turnover or rebound to score before the defence sets up.
- Serve and volleyAn attacking tennis tactic where the server follows their serve to the net to finish the point with a volley.
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