squash scoring
Squash Scoring System Guide
Modern squash uses PAR-11 scoring: every rally scores, first to 11 points (win by 2). Best of 5 games is standard. The older PAR-15 format (first to 15) is still used in some clubs. Lets and strokes handle interference between players in the small court.
Looking for the Volley app for this sport? See the squash page.
How squash scoring works
PAR-11 (point-a-rally to 11) is the current WSF standard. Every rally produces a point regardless of who served. First to 11 points with a 2-point margin wins the game.
Best of 5 games is standard for both club and professional squash matches. Win 3 games to take the match.
Squash is unique among racquet sports because both players share the same physical space — you can't avoid interference completely. The "let" and "stroke" rules handle this. A let is replayed; a stroke is awarded to the player who was interfered with.
Edge cases and details
PAR-15 (first to 15) is the older scoring format and is still used in some recreational squash. The structure is identical but games are longer.
Hand-out scoring (where only the server scores) is the historical squash format that PAR replaced in 2004. You will essentially never encounter this any more.
The "no let" call is rare but real — if interference happened but the interfered-with player wouldn't have made the shot anyway, the rally stands as played.
The full scoring system at a glance
Once you understand the building blocks (point → game → set → match for racquet sports, or point → game for the simpler formats), the rest is rule variants. The summary above covers the essentials.
Volley scores squash with both PAR-11 (default) and PAR-15 (toggle), best-of-3 or best-of-5 game formats, and a clean way to record lets and strokes when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
How does squash scoring work?
Modern squash uses PAR-11 scoring: every rally scores, first to 11 points (win by 2). Best of 5 games is standard. The older PAR-15 format (first to 15) is still used in some clubs. Lets and strokes handle interference between players in the small court.
Can I track my Squash ELO rating?
Yes. Volley tracks your Squash ELO across every match you score in the app. Each sport has its own rating, so beating someone in Squash doesn't change your rating in any other sport you play.
Can I run a Squash tournament with Volley?
Yes. Volley supports single elimination, round robin, and pool play formats — pick the one that fits your time and player count. Free generators are also available on the website if you don't want every player on the app.
How does Volley score Squash differently from other apps?
Most multi-sport apps treat every sport as a generic counter. Volley uses real sport-specific scoring engines — every rule that Squash actually has is applied automatically. You don't set up a custom counter; you pick Squash and play.