Introduction to Squash Rules

The Rules - Rule 3
recording the score

Idea by Clive Pollard

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 HOW TO RECORD THE SCORE

There are many systems in use by referees throughout the world. We give a few examples here, without any recommendations. You might find your own system that works adequately for you - in that case, use it !

System 1

Score recorded in consistent manner

System 2

Score recorded for player B as you say it

System 3

 Score recorded on one side for appropriate player

System 4

 As used in Australia and New Zealand

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System 1 keeps consistent score indication

A

B

  

0-0 R

    
 

0-0 R

  
 

0-1 L

  
 

0-2 R L

Indicates 'let'

0-2 R

    

1-2 L S

  

Indicates 'stroke'
 

1-2 R

  
 

1-3 L NL

Indicates 'no let'

-

    

-

    
 

8-8 R 2

Indicates 'set two'

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System 2 - keeps B's score as it is called

A

B

  

0-0 R

    
 

0-0 R

  
 

1-0 L

  
 

2-0 R L

Indicates 'let'

0-2 R

    

1-2 L S

  

Indicates 'stroke'
 

2-1 R

  
 

3-1 L NL

Indicates 'no let'

-

    

-

    
 

8-8 2

Indicates 'set two'

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System 3 - score on one side only

A

B

  

0 R

    
 

0 R

  
 

1 L

  
 

2 R L

Indicates 'let'

0 R

    

1 L S

  

Indicates 'stroke'
 

2 R

  
 

3 L NL

Indicates 'no let'

-

    

-

    
 

8 2

Indicates 'set two'

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System 4 - as used in Australia & New Zealand

A

B

  

0 ·

 

· Indicates side for service
 

0 ·

 
 

· 1

  
 

2 · L

Indicates 'let'

0 ·

   

1 · S

  

Indicates 'stroke'
 

2 ·

 
 

· 3 NL

Indicates 'no let'

-

    

8

    
 

8 · 2

Indicates 'set two'

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