Squash / Topic 10
The ball and court conditions
World Squash · 2025 v1.2In short
A ball breaking during a rally produces a let. A player who stops for a supposedly broken ball loses the rally if it is intact. A ball wedged in the court produces a let; an unusual bounce alone does not.
The rule
A ball breaking during a rally produces a let. A player who stops for a supposedly broken ball loses the rally if it is intact. A ball wedged in the court produces a let; an unusual bounce alone does not.
In practice
Request a let for distraction promptly. Changed unsafe conditions can stop play, but special rules govern dropped objects and sweat. If your movement creates a wet patch, continue or concede the rally; the opponent may request a let before hitting. The referee decides whether play is safe.
Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. This guide covers World Squash Singles Rules 2025, version 1.2, effective 1 September 2025. Two opponents share an enclosed court and alternate hitting the ball against the front wall; these are not doubles rules.
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