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A Guide to Understanding Squash Ethics

What can observing squash protocol, do for you?

Brings credit upon you as a person and as a player - no matter what your playing standard.
You will always be able to find a playing partner, willing to give up their time to match their wits and skills against yours.
Ensures a fun, safe game, free of aggravation and resentment.

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Protocol for Social Players

Smile and be polite to your opponent

Before starting a game, have a "hit up" with your playing partner for a few minutes.
Don't hog the strike when hitting up, eg generally alternate hitting during hit up.
Change sides after a couple of minutes
Wear a shirt whilst playing.
Play fair

Call your double bounces
Clear the ball quickly after playing your shot.
Agree on strokes and lets.

Play a let if in doubt. Don't "turn" on the ball if at all possible.

If you have to turn, stop the rally and play a "let". Strokes are not permitted after turning.
When you turn, you actually place yourself at a tactical disadvantage.
If an opponent repeatedly turns, adjust your tactics to suit.
Read more on Turning and other Practical Rules

Wear sweat absorbent gear (eg wristband, bandana/headband, absorbent shorts) to help prevent sweat spilling onto the floor.
Wear non marking footwear.
Play Safely
Leave on court disagreements on the court after the game finishes.

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Protocol for Competition Squash Players

Introduce yourself to your opponent and officials.
Shake hands with your opponent.
Wear a shirt to prevent odour and sweat dripping on the court. Pass the ball politely to your opponent.
Fair play

Call “let please” to avoid "dangerous play".
Admit to double bounces.
The Referee’s decision is final.
Do not argue on court- concentrate on the game.

View World Squash Singles Rules.

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