The Court The court is comprised of the “Service” side and “Hazard” side. Games are scored in the same fashion as lawn tennis, but additioal rules abound. Balls can be played off the walls and players win the serve by establishing a “Chase,” which involves placing the ball’s second bounce as close as possible to the back wall on the Service side. The best way to learn the rules is to play.
The Tambour Balls struck off the Tambour are difficult to return.
The Grille The point is won by the server if a ball is hit into the Grille.
The Net The middle of the net is 61 cm lower than at the walls.
The Railroad Serve An overhead serve, taken while standing next to the galleries on the Service end of the court. It is intended to dribble into the corner on the Hazard side, limiting the opportunities for a foreceful return.
Adapted from Rackets, Squash-Rackets, Tennis, Fives and Badminton , Edited by Lord Aberdare, 1935
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