What is Squash sport?
Squash is a wonderful game and one of the fast moving racket sports. It can be played in a single match with two players and in a double match with four players.
Squash is played with a small hollow rubber ball inside a room delimited by four walls. Players use rackets to hit the ball.
Tecnifibre,
Dunlop,
Softee, and
Head are the leading brands offering high quality
squash rackets.
Rules for playing squash
The basic rule for playing
squash is simple. The player is required to hit the ball against the front wall until it is not returned by the opposing player. There are also some rules and principles to follow during the match.
To play, you need some essential equipment like;
Squash balls: You will find four types of
Squash balls on the market. These balls are designed to meet the needs of players of different levels, from professionals to amateurs. There are professional ball, competition ball, progress ball and maximum ball.
Racket: Rackets vary significantly in frame, grip, power, balance, and weight. Choosing the right
squash racket depends on personal preference on how you feel most comfortable with it.
Protective glasses: The risk of eye injuries in racket sports is considerably high. When we talk about
Squash, a player needs to wear sports glasses to almost prevent these injuries with high end protective gear. Whether you are playing singles, doubles, softball, or hardball squash, protective eyewear is an absolute must.