squash glossary
What is a Lob in Squash?
A lob is a high, soft shot that arcs up to the front wall and drops deep into the back corner. Used to reset the rally and push the opponent away from the T.
Example in a match
You're under pressure. You lob the ball up to the front wall — it floats high and lands deep in the back corner.
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 "Lob".
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 lob in squash?
A lob is a high, soft shot that arcs up to the front wall and drops deep into the back corner. Used to reset the rally and push the opponent away from the T.
Does Volley handle lob automatically?
Yes. Volley's squash scoring engine handles every standard rule including lob. 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.