squash glossary
What is a Short game in Squash?
The short game is the part of squash played near the front of the court — drops, kills, and volleys. The opposite of the deep game (rails and lobs to the back).
Example in a match
You start working the short game with drop shots and kills, pulling your opponent forward.
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 "Short game".
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 short game in squash?
The short game is the part of squash played near the front of the court — drops, kills, and volleys. The opposite of the deep game (rails and lobs to the back).
Does Volley handle short game automatically?
Yes. Volley's squash scoring engine handles every standard rule including short game. 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.