World Squash Singles Rules

The Singles Rules for 2009 have been revised to reflect current Refereeing practises and to take into account proposals of member nations. The general format of the previous Rules has been followed. The Rules are followed by a set of Appendices which include Guidelines for the interpretation of the Rules.

The Guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Rules.

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World Squash Singles Rules 2009

Abbreviated Rules of Squash (Amendment)

Appendix 1 - Guidelines on Rules Interpretations

Appendix 2 - Definitions

Appendix 3.1 - Marker’s Calls

Appendix 3.2 - Referee’s Calls

Appendix 4.1 - Flowchart: Referee’s Line of Thinking for Rule 12

Appendix 4.2 - Flowshcart: Referee’s Decisions under Rule 16
Bleeding, Illness, Disability or Injury

Appendix 5.1 - Description and Dimensions of a Singles Court

Squash Court Dimensions Diagram

Appendix 5.2 - Specifications of a Standard Yellow Dot Squash Ball

Appendix 5.3 - Dimensions of a Squash Racket

Appendix 6 - Protective Eyewear

Appendix 7 - Alternative Scoring Systems

Appendix 8.1 - Experimental Officiating Systems

Appendix 8.2 - Experimental Rules