Squash / Topic 07

Let, no let or stroke

World Squash · 2025 v1.2
In short

A let replays the rally. Normally it applies when a good return was possible and the opponent tried fully to clear. No let applies when no meaningful interference occurred, a good return was impossible, or play continued beyond the interference.

On this pageThe ruleIn practice

The rule

A let replays the rally. Normally it applies when a good return was possible and the opponent tried fully to clear. No let applies when no meaningful interference occurred, a good return was impossible, or play continued beyond the interference.

In practice

A stroke awards the rally, for example when a good return was possible but the opponent failed to try fully to clear, or interference prevented a winning return. A prevented reasonable swing can also justify a stroke. The referee assesses the specific situation; contact does not automatically mean a let.

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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