Try these out to inprove your understanding of the rules of squash.
In all cases only one answer is correct and you can take as long as you like to finish. You can also do the quiz as often as you like.
Is it o.k to play the ball back to yourself ,say, 8 times before hitting it to your opponent?
No
There is no rule covering this.
Yes
It depends on court conditions
It's o.k. for a supporter or parent or coach to give advice (coaching) during the match by shouting or signalling advice from outside the court.
True
False
It's important to be on time for your match. How long has the referee got before the match is awarded to the player on court whose opponent has not arrived?
It's up to the Match Referee
Whatever time is allowed by the Tournament Referee
10 Minutes
Whatever time is allowed by the competition rules.
You notice that the referee is someone who awarded a conduct stroke against you in a previous match and you would prefer if that person didn't referee. You request a change of referee. The correct decision here is
The referee will be changed if the Tournament Referee agrees with the request of both players.
The referee can be changed if both players agree.
The referee can be changed if either player requests it.
The referee cannot be changed.
At the end of the match players should shake hands.
False
True
You have a fall when moving to the ball and graze your knee which then bleeds. How long have you to recover?
3 minutes
5 minutes
15 minutes
There is no specific time mentioned - but enough to let the bleeding stop.
The server serves the ball and it hits the out of court line. The correct call is
Out
Stop
Out of court
Fault
When moving to the ball you twist your ankle slightly. How much time are you entitled to?
As much time as you need
90 seconds
3 minutes
15 minutes
You have played a poor shot and as a result you have lost the rally. In frustration you shout out inappropriate language directed at yourself. Under the rules the referee is required to
Issue a conduct stroke
Issue a conduct warning
Ignore it
Apply Rule 15 on Behaviour
You are warming up on a spare court without wearing eye-guards. Which of the following is correct?
You must wear eye-guards at all times when on court.
You are not required to wear eye-guards because there is no one else on court.
You are not required to wear eye-guards because your parents said it was o.k.
You are not required to wear eye-guards because it is not a match.