squash glossary
What is a Kill in Squash?
A kill is a hard, low shot hit just above the tin — designed to bounce twice before the opponent can reach it. The most aggressive attacking shot in squash.
Example in a match
Your opponent's shot pops up loose. You step in and kill it low into the front corner. They can't reach it.
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 "Kill".
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 kill in squash?
A kill is a hard, low shot hit just above the tin — designed to bounce twice before the opponent can reach it. The most aggressive attacking shot in squash.
Does Volley handle kill automatically?
Yes. Volley's squash scoring engine handles every standard rule including kill. 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.