squash glossary
What is a Boast in Squash?
A boast is a shot that hits the side wall before the front wall. Used to change angles or as a defensive scramble shot from a corner.
Example in a match
You're trapped in the back corner. You hit a boast that strikes the side wall, then the front wall, and dies near the front of the court.
Squash scoring with Volley
Volley scores squash with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Boast".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a boast in squash?
A boast is a shot that hits the side wall before the front wall. Used to change angles or as a defensive scramble shot from a corner.
Does Volley handle boast automatically?
Yes. Volley's squash scoring engine handles every standard rule including boast. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more squash terms?
The full Squash glossary is at /squash-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.