squash stats
What is a good Squash ELO rating for beginners?
Beginners in Squash typically start around the bottom of the Club tier. Within 5-10 matches your rating starts to stabilise. Within 25 matches it's reliable. The actual number is meaningless on its own — what matters is whether your trend over those first 25 matches is up, flat, or down. Up = improving. Flat = stable level.
Why this matters for squash players
The reason this question matters so much is that Squash players tend to use stats as a way to track motivation. A clear number that goes up over weeks of practice is the closest thing recreational sport has to a leaderboard. Without it, improvement feels invisible.
How Volley tracks this automatically
In Volley, every match you score feeds into the relevant stat. Your dashboard shows rating, recent form, win/loss, and head-to-head against any opponent. Free, automatic, works for all 9 sports.
Tips for improving
Three things consistently move stats: more matches per week (sample size), playing stronger opponents (ELO leverage), and being honest about scoring (don't round up). All three are easier with an app than with a notebook.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best app to track squash stats?
Volley. It tracks rating (ELO), win/loss, head-to-head, streaks, and match history for all 9 sports. Free on iOS and Android, works offline.
How often does my squash rating update?
After every match. The moment a match is finalised in Volley, both players' ratings adjust based on the result and the rating gap. You see the change immediately.