squash glossary
What is a Service line in Squash?
The service line is a horizontal line across the front wall about halfway up. The serve must hit the front wall above this line to be valid.
Example in a match
Your serve hits the front wall below the service line. Fault — invalid serve.
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 "Service line".
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 service line in squash?
The service line is a horizontal line across the front wall about halfway up. The serve must hit the front wall above this line to be valid.
Does Volley handle service line automatically?
Yes. Volley's squash scoring engine handles every standard rule including service line. 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.