squash glossary
What is a Crosscourt in Squash?
A crosscourt is a shot hit from one side of the court to the opposite side's back corner. Used to move the opponent and open up the court.
Example in a match
You hit a crosscourt from the right back corner that lands in the left back corner. Your opponent has to sprint diagonally.
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 "Crosscourt".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a crosscourt in squash?
A crosscourt is a shot hit from one side of the court to the opposite side's back corner. Used to move the opponent and open up the court.
Does Volley handle crosscourt automatically?
Yes. Volley's squash scoring engine handles every standard rule including crosscourt. 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.