squash glossary
What is a Drop shot in Squash?
A drop shot in squash is a soft shot hit low to the front wall so it dies near the front of the court. Used to bring the opponent forward and create openings.
Example in a match
Your opponent is at the back. You hit a tight forehand drop shot. They have to sprint forward and lift it up.
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 "Drop shot".
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 drop shot in squash?
A drop shot in squash is a soft shot hit low to the front wall so it dies near the front of the court. Used to bring the opponent forward and create openings.
Does Volley handle drop shot automatically?
Yes. Volley's squash scoring engine handles every standard rule including drop shot. 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.