again,  thanks guys.

your opinions help clear that up quite a bit.

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Rule 12 is the applicable rule to really digest. 
It is  the one that causes most concern in interpretation.
It takes a while to understand it, but just keep re-reading it until it makes sense.

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lowrider

if it causes interference it's a stroke, if it doesn't it isn't...

1. if the other bloke is stranded up the front when you do it and you get out of the way before he has a chance to recover, no problem
2. if he is behind you (or anywhere for that matter) and ready to hit when you are in the way, stroke against you (if his hit could hit you with a ball going directly towards the front wall - any angle)
   

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thanks guys.  i have read those rules and that is why i asked.  if the ball goes between my legs and gives the striker freedom to play the ball,  and he plays the ball, is that a stroke?  and no, this is not happening in the middle of the court.  it is usually when i play a tight shot  in the corner and i am at the front of the court because of the shot he made,  there fore making it very difficult to move to the T in time.

once again, thanks, sorry if its a trouble.

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It is good you are having fun. 
However, It would be a good idea to look at our practical rules section, particularly Rule 12 (Interference) - have a good read.  Yes, you must get out of the way and give the incoming striker freedom to play the ball, and if you are unable to, accidental or not, it is a stroke to the opponent. That is a better option than a hit in the chops.
Here is the link to WSF's  FREE print out of "An Idiots Guide to the Rules" and that would be worth putting in your squash bag for reference.  The official rules are not easy to interpret and something in down to earth language is a lot easier to follow.

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It's quite strange to be playing a shot that comes directly back at you. Where does this normally happen? If you're stood on the T, and it's coming back to you in the middle of the court, I suggest you start practicing getting width on your shots so the ball goes near the side walls.

If it's coming back to you down one side of the court, practice moving to the T after playing a shot. This should get rid of this problem happening and you won't need the question answering anymore!

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