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!