J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions 2020 Program

SQUASH PRIMER
FRONT WALL
Hitting the ball on, or above, the line is “out”– as is
the ceiling.
SERVICE LINE
Serves must be above this line – hitting on, or below, the line is “down.”
THE TIN
is 17” high from the floor on the front wall – all shots must be above the tin.
BACK WALL
The “out” line is seven feet high.
SERVICE LINES
define the two “service areas” – when serving, the ball must go into the opposite
service area.
SERVICE BOX
The player must have at least one foot in the service box
when serving.
ATTACKING SHOTS
are usually hit to the front corners of the court.
KEEPING THE BALL TIGHT TO THE SIDE WALL
usually forces an opponent to hit a defensive shot and may produce a “loose” ball
which creates an opportunity for a player to hit an attacking shot.
CONTROL THE “T”
to be in the best position to “get” balls on either side
of the court and to hit attacking shots on balls hit away
from the side walls.
KEEP THE BALL DEEP
to force opponents to hit defensive shots and create opportunities to hit attacking
shots to the front court.