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Guides & comparisons

Honest comparisons, alternatives and how-tos from the Squash Scoreboard team.

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• Squash Olympics debut at LA28: format and qualifying

  Squash Olympics debut at LA28: the bids it lost, the PAR-11 best-of-five format medal matches use, and how the 16-player draws get filled.

  Sep 16, 2026 →

• Squash doubles rules: serving order, court, and lets

  Squash doubles rules for hardball and softball: serving order within a side, who returns each serve, court size, and how interference is judged.

  Sep 13, 2026 →

• Squash vs pickleball vs padel: rules, fitness, and courts

  Squash vs pickleball, side by side with padel: scoring, learning curve, fitness demand, singles vs doubles, and how easy each is to find a court in the US.

  Sep 10, 2026 →

• Squash vs tennis: which sport should you actually play?

  Squash vs tennis compared on court size, ball behavior, rally intensity, scoring, and how much racket technique actually transfers between them.

  Sep 7, 2026 →

• Squash vs racquetball: courts, balls, rules, and scoring

  Squash vs racquetball, compared: court size, the tin, ceiling play, ball and racket differences, and why the two scoring systems don't match.

  Sep 4, 2026 →

• How long is a squash match? Real ranges and what drives them

  How long is a squash match? Best of five games to 11, realistic club and pro time ranges, and the rally, interval and 10-10 math behind it.

  Sep 1, 2026 →

• Squash boast, drop, nick: what each shot is for

  A shot-by-shot guide to the squash boast, drive, drop, lob, volley, kill and nick: what each shot is for, where it has to land, and when not to play it.

  Aug 29, 2026 →

• Squash ball for beginners: what the dots actually mean

  The right squash ball for beginners is a blue dot, not a double yellow. What every dot color means, plus ball size, weight and how long a warm-up takes.

  Aug 26, 2026 →

• Squash serve rules: stance, target, and every fault

  Squash serve rules in full — foot placement, where the serve must land, every fault, how the serve changes hands under PAR, plus three serves to learn.

  Aug 23, 2026 →

• What is a let in squash? Let, stroke and no let explained

  What is a let in squash: when the call is a let, when it's a stroke, and when it's no let — the interference decision tree with real court situations.

  Aug 20, 2026 →

• Squash court dimensions in feet and meters, line by line

  The squash court dimensions in meters and feet — length, width, out lines, service line, short line, service boxes, tin — and the call each line makes.

  Aug 17, 2026 →

• How to play squash: a beginner's first-session guide

  Learn how to play squash from your first session: the gear you need, warming the ball, serving, PAR 11 scoring, the T, and court etiquette.

  Aug 14, 2026 →

• Squash scoring explained: PAR to 11 and win by two

  Squash scoring explained: PAR to 11, a point on every rally, and win by two with no cap at 10-10 — plus the older English scoring to 9.

  Aug 11, 2026 →

• Squash rules explained: every call that decides a point

  Squash rules in plain English: the serve, the tin, the out line, double bounces, let vs stroke vs no let, plus PAR-11 scoring and match format.

  Aug 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Goat Squash Alternatives in 2026: Score Matches Without

  Searching for goat squash alternatives? We compare 9 apps across Apple Watch support, rally scoring rules, and platform availability to find your next match tracker.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 8 Squore Alternatives in 2026: Score Matches Smarter

  Looking for squore alternatives? We compare 8 scoring apps across platforms, watch support, and custom rules to find the best fit for your sport in 2026.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Nooqta Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter, Not Harder

  Discover the 9 best nooqta alternatives in 2026. We compare platforms, Apple Watch support, scoring rules, and sharing features to find your perfect match.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Keepthescore Alternatives in 2026: Scoreboards That Fit

  Discover 9 keepthescore alternatives compared on platform support, watch integration, scoring rules, and sharing features. Find the right scoreboard for your sport.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Scoreleader Alternatives in 2026: Top Live Scoring Apps

  Discover the best scoreleader alternatives for live sports scoring. Compare 9 apps across platform support, watch integration, scoring rules, and sharing features.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Squash Scorekeeper Stats in 2026: Track Smarter, Play

  Discover the top squash scorekeeper stats2026 alternatives for iOS, Android, and wearables. We compare scoring rules, live stats, and watch support across 9 apps.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 7 Judgemate Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter, Not Harder

  Discover the 7 best judgemate alternatives in 2026. We compare platforms, Apple Watch support, custom scoring rules, and referee tools to find your perfect match.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Rankedin Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter, Not Harder

  Discover the 9 best rankedin alternatives for 2026. We compare platforms on Apple Watch support, custom scoring rules, live sharing, and multi-sport flexibility.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 7 Squash Scores Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter, Play

  Explore 7 squash scores alternatives comparing platforms, Apple Watch support, custom scoring rules, and stat tracking. Find the right fit for your match needs.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Squash Score Pro Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter

  Compare 9 squash score pro alternatives across platforms, watch support, and scoring rules. Find the best app for Apple Watch, Wear OS, PAR-11, or club management.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Squash'App Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter

  Looking for squash'app alternatives? We compare 9 scoring apps across platform support, watch compatibility, PAR/HiHo rules, and stat tracking features.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Squash Scorekeeper & Counter Alternatives in 2026: Score

  Explore the best squash scorekeeper & counter alternatives in 2026. We compare 9 apps across platforms, watch support, scoring rules, and live match features.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 8 Squash Score Alternatives in 2026: Top Apps for Every

  Compare 8 squash score alternatives covering iOS, Android, Apple Watch, PAR 11/15 scoring, and tournament modes. Find the right squash scoring app for your game.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Score Squash Alternatives in 2026: Top Scoring Apps Ranked

  Discover the best score squash alternatives for iPhone, Android, and Apple Watch. Compare 9 apps by scoring rules, live tracking, and wearable support.

  Jul 8, 2026 →

• Best 9 Squash Score Referee Alternatives in 2026: Score Smarter

  Compare 9 squash score referee alternatives across platforms, watch support, and scoring rules. Find the right digital referee for Android, iOS, and wearables.

  Jul 8, 2026 →