How Scoring Works

Squash uses Point-A-Rally (PAR) scoring, which has been the universal WSF standard since 2009.

The key idea: the winner of *every* rally scores 1 point — it does not matter who served.

Winning a game:

• Each game is played to 11 points
• If the score reaches 10-all, play continues until one player leads by 2 clear points (for example, 12-10 or 13-11)

Winning the match:

• In a best-of-five, the first player to win 3 games wins the match
• In a best-of-three, the first to win 2 games wins

Why PAR matters for beginners:

• Every single rally counts — you can score even when your opponent is serving
• This keeps matches exciting and competitive at all times
• There is no such thing as a "free" rally in modern squash

Focus on winning each rally one at a time, and the points will add up!