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Squash singles rules

World Squash · 2025 v1.2
Last checked: 23 October 2026
Source: World Squash Singles Rules 2025 V1.2 · Source pages: 3, 20
In short

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.

On this pageThe ruleIn practice

The rule

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.

In practice

Safety and fair play take priority. The court, racket and ball must meet WSF specifications; the supplied rulebook refers to separate technical standards rather than reproducing every equipment measurement.

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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