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Two players, each with a racquet, take turns to hit a ball onto the walls of the court. The ball has to stay within the designated lines on the walls for the players to score a point.

An Overview of Squash

Squash provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. In one hour of squash, a player may expend approximately 700 to 1000 calories which is significantly more than most other sports and over 70% more than general tennis. The sport also provides a good upper and lower body workout by utilising both the legs to run around the court and the arms/torso to swing the racquet.

The game is played by two players (or four players for doubles) with standard rackets in a four-walled court with a small hollow rubber ball. The scoring system is easy to learn.

Benefits

Squash burns calories - an hour of squash can, according to research published in 2003, expends up to 1,000 calories in the average individual. The small court and non-stop action means players must keep moving and constantly change direction, a recipe for an excellent cardiovascular and muscular workout.

Involvement

You can book a court with a friend or join one of the many social sessions that run every week in clubs and leisure centres. If you want to play more competitively you can join a box league or get involved in a local competition or event.

Facts

  • Squash targeted Barcelona 1992 with its first bid for inclusion at the Olympic Games, but has failed to win entry on that and all subsequent occasions.

Find Squash Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

Racketball

Yorkshire Squash

Yorkshire Squash promotes the playing of squash and racketball in Yorkshire. We train, select and manage County teams, organise County Championships, provide opportunities for junior players to progress in the game, run a Yorkshire-wide club league for cl

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In Play Sports Ltd

In-Play Sports Ltd provides professional sports filming and performance analysis services to athletes, teams and sporting organisations throughout the UK. We work closely with both our grassroots and professional clients to help them consistently reach th

Woodfield Squash And Leisure Club

Woodfield Squash And Leisure Club

Squash Club, Squash Training, Leisure Club, Community sports club, Boxing club, Gym, fitness Centre, sports bar and function room, sports cafe, ladies squash, yoga, Pilates, spinning, physio

Accelerate Coaching

Accelerate Coaching

Doncaster's premier personal training & sports performance business where everyone can 'train like an athlete' when led by our team of professionals.

Squash

Doncaster Squash CLub

Doncaster Squash & Fitness Club: We provide quality Squash and Gym Facilities as well as venue hire! Come and watch all of the latest sports live at our Club bar too!

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam is the best modern university in the north of England, as ranked by the 2015 Times Good University Guide. With regard to sport, we regularly achieve top 20 in BUCS rankings, and offer a range of volunteering, coaching and participation op

Nick Matthew Foundation

Nick Matthew Foundation

Squash is a sport that has the power to unite communities
From 'Grassroots to Greatness' the Nick Matthew Foundation will symbolise the many benefits of Squash all around the world.

The Phil Hancey Squash Fund

The Phil Hancey Squash Fund

The Phil Hancey Squash Fund supports both talented young players and the wider community, with two funding opportunities available.

Angela Cwaczko

Participation Manager

07827237487

Mark Shipley

Regional Manager - Yorkshire & Humber

07714 226 218