squash glossary
What is a Stroke in Squash?
A stroke is awarded when interference prevented a clear winner from being struck — i.e. the obstructing player would have been hit by the shot or prevented a winning return. The interfering player loses the point automatically.
Example in a match
You're about to hit a winning forehand. Your opponent stands directly in front of you. You ask for a stroke — and get it. Point to you.
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 "Stroke".
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 stroke in squash?
A stroke is awarded when interference prevented a clear winner from being struck — i.e. the obstructing player would have been hit by the shot or prevented a winning return. The interfering player loses the point automatically.
Does Volley handle stroke automatically?
Yes. Volley's squash scoring engine handles every standard rule including stroke. 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.